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1. ocean.si.edu › seals-sea-lions-and-walrusesSeals, Sea Lions, and Walruses - Smithsonian Ocean

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   Pinnipeds come in all shapes and sizes. (Smithsonian Institution) Pinnipeds include the families Odobenidae (walrus), Phocidae (true seals), and Otariidae (fur seals and sea lions). Today, there are 33 species. Some species exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning the two sexes look distinctly different from one another.

2. 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.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PinnipedPinniped - Wikipedia

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   Pinniped. Pinnipeds (pronounced / ˈpɪnɪˌpɛdz /), commonly known as seals, [a] are a widely distributed and diverse clade of carnivorous, fin -footed, semiaquatic, mostly marine mammals. They comprise the extant families Odobenidae (whose only living member is the walrus), Otariidae (the eared seals: sea lions and fur seals), and Phocidae ...

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

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   Oct 26, 2023 · The eared-seal family includes 6 species of sea lions and 10 species of fur seals. There are other differences between true seals and sea lions. On land, seals can’t walk, and must undulate on their bellies, whereas sea lions use their large front and back flippers to “walk”. In Canada (marine regions of British Columbia in the ...

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

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   Jun 16, 2024 · 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. Though their bodies can appear chubby, seals are generally smaller and more aquadynamic than sea lions. At the same time, their hind flippers ...

8. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsSeals, facts and photos - National Geographic

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   Seals, walruses, pinnipeds, sea lions. There are 33 species of pinnipeds alive today, most of which are known as seals.

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   Are seals and sea lions pinnipeds?

   • They may be orphaned, diseased, injured or entangled in ocean trash. Seals and sea lions are both pinnipeds, which means they have front and rear flippers. While these sleek, flipper-footed marine mammals may look similar at first glance, they are distinct families of animals with unique characteristics.

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

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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.

   What's the difference between seals and sea lions? - NOAA's National

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   What is the difference between a sea lion and a seal?

   • Sea lions, on the other hand, have external ear flaps and are grouped with the eared-seals. These flaps turn downward so that water doesn’t get into the animal’s ears. The eared-seal family includes 6 species of sea lions and 10 species of fur seals. There are other differences between true seals and sea lions.

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

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   Are seals quieter than sea lions?

   • 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. Though their bodies can appear chubby, seals are generally smaller and more aquadynamic than sea lions. At the same time, their hind flippers angle backward and don't rotate.

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   Are sea lions eared seals?

   • Sea lions and fur seals are part of the otariid family and are sometimes referred to as eared seals. You can recognize these animals by their flippers and ears. Unlike true seals, otariids have external ear flaps. Their front flippers are large, and on land they are able to bring all four flippers underneath their bodies and walk on them.

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   How do seals and sea lions get around?

   • On land, seals and sea lions also have different methods for getting around. Sea lions, fur seals, and walruses are able to rotate their rear flippers up and under their bodies so that they can waddle on all four flippers. This enables their agile movement and balance on land. Seals, however, cannot do this and instead shimmy on their bellies.

   Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses - Smithsonian Ocean

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10. www.marinemammalcenter.org › pinnipedsPinnipeds - The Marine Mammal Center

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    The word "pinniped" means fin- or flipper-footed and refers to the marine mammals that have front and rear flippers. This group includes seals, sea lions and walruses -- animals that live in the ocean but are able to come on land for long periods of time. Learn the differences between seals and sea lions.