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1. www.marinemammalcenter.org › news › seal-vs-sea-lionSeal vs. Sea Lion: Your Guide to Knowing the Difference

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   Nov 28, 2023 · Sea lions and seals can be found all over the world, with different species adapted to live in different climates and habitats. Along 600 miles of California coastline, the Center rescues and cares for animals in the otariid family such as California sea lions, Steller sea lions, northern fur seals and threatened Guadalupe fur seals.

2. danawharf.com › blog › seal-vs-sea-lion-your-guideSeals vs. Sea Lions: Key Differences Explained - Dana Wharf

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   Understanding Pinnipeds: The Family of Seals and Sea Lions. Seals and sea lions belong to a group of marine mammals known as pinnipeds. This term, derived from Latin, means “fin-footed” and aptly describes their flipper-like limbs. While they share this common family, seals and sea lions belong to different subfamilies.

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4. naturecanada.ca › news › blogWhat’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion?

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   Oct 26, 2023 · Sea lions, like seals, are impressive divers. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the deepest dive documented for a Steller sea lion is about 427 metres (1,400 feet). California sea lions are not far behind, at about 300 metres. However, sea lions rarely dive to such extreme depths because most of their food ...

5. www.britannica.com › story › whats-the-differenceWhat’s the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?

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   But seals and sea lions are in different taxonomical families owing to some key anatomical differences. The most notable anatomical differences are the ears and the flippers. Also, sea lions are just plain noisy, whereas seals are a bit quieter. Let’s sort out the taxonomy first. The pinniped suborder has 33 species in three families. Sea ...

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7. a-z-animals.com › comparison › seals-vs-sea-lionsSeals vs Sea Lions: 5 Major Differences Explained

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   Sep 27, 2024 · When a colony is riled up, it can be a sheer cacophony of barking and grunting sounds. They are social creatures, and verbal communication is a form of socializing the sea lion uses regularly. Seals vs Sea Lions: Survival Status. Beyond the 5 key differences between seals and sea lions, there’s one more we wanted to add to the list.

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8. oceanservice.noaa.gov › facts › seal-sealionWhat's the difference between seals and sea lions?

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   Jun 16, 2024 · Secondly, sea lions have small flaps for outer ears. The "earless" or "true" seals lack external ears altogether. You have to get very close to see the tiny holes on the sides of a seal’s sleek head. Third, sea lions are noisy. Seals are quieter, vocalizing via soft grunts. Fourth, while both species spend time both in and out of the water ...

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   What is the difference between sea lions and seals?

   • But seals and sea lions are in different taxonomical families owing to some key anatomical differences. The most notable anatomical differences are the ears and the flippers. Also, sea lions are just plain noisy, whereas seals are a bit quieter. Let’s sort out the taxonomy first. The pinniped suborder has 33 species in three families.

   What’s the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?

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   Are sea lions earless?

   • The "earless" or "true" seals lack external ears altogether. You have to get very close to see the tiny holes on the sides of a seal’s sleek head. Third, sea lions are noisy. Seals are quieter, vocalizing via soft grunts. Fourth, while both species spend time both in and out of the water, seals are better adapted to live in the water than on land.

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   Are there sea lions & seals in California?

   • Sea lions and seals can be found all over the world, with different species adapted to live in different climates and habitats. Along 600 miles of California coastline, the Center rescues and cares for animals in the otariid family such as California sea lions, Steller sea lions, northern fur seals and threatened Guadalupe fur seals.

   Seal vs. Sea Lion: Your Guide to Knowing the Difference

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   Are fur seals related to sea lions?

   • The family of Otariidae contains 16 species of fur seals and the sea lions (a third family, called Odobenidae, is devoted exclusively to the tusked walruses). What confuses many people is that, despite their name, fur seals are anatomically and behaviorally closer to the sea lions than the true seals.

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   Do sea lions and seals have ear holes?

   • Seals and sea lions both belong to a group of marine mammals called “pinnipeds”, meaning fin- or feather-footed in Latin. True seals have ear holes, but no ear flaps. Included in this group are species like the Harbour seal, Hawaiian Monk seal, Ringed seal and Harp seal.

   What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion?

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   How do you tell a seal from a sea lion?

   • One of the most obvious ways to distinguish seals from sea lions is by looking at the sides of their head. Sometimes referred to as true seals or “earless” seals, marine mammals in the phocid family, such as harbor seals, have ears and hear very well, but do not have external ear flaps.

   Seal vs. Sea Lion: Your Guide to Knowing the Difference

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10. www.discoverwildlife.com › sea-lion-vs-sealSea lion vs seal: What's the difference between these two ...

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    Learn the key differences between sea lions and seals, including their physical characteristics and behavior.