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Nov 28, 2023 · What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Learn about physical and behavioral differences as well as how our hospital cares for seals vs. sea lions.
Mar 22, 2024 · Seals and sea lions, in places as far apart as Maine and Chile, appear to be especially vulnerable to the disease, scientists said. The virus has been detected in seals on the east and west coasts of the U.S., leading to deaths of more than 300 seals in New England and a handful more in Puget Sound in Washington.
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Jul 11, 2024 · Six different pinniped species (including the California sea lion, Steller sea lion, Guadalupe fur seal, northern fur seal, northern elephant seal, and Pacific harbor seal) can be seen on the island during the year.
- Guadalupe Fur Seal. Arctocephalus townsendi. Males are about 7 feet (2.1 meters) long and weigh up to 400 lbs (181 kilograms).
- Northern Fur Seal. Callorhinus ursinus. Males are about 7 feet (2.1 meters) long and weigh up to 600 lbs (272 kilograms). They are dark brown to black overall.
- California Sea Lion. Zalophus californianus. Males are about 7.5 feet (2.2 meters) long and weigh up to 700 lbs (318 kilograms).
- Steller’s Sea Lion. Eumetopias jubatus. Males are about 11 feet (3.3 meters) long and weigh up to 2,500 lbs (1,134 kilograms).
Oct 26, 2023 · Divers and Schmoozers. 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.
Aug 28, 2024 · California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) are highly intelligent, playful eared seals that live along the West Coast of North America. They’re known for making loud barking noises to...
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Seals are part of the Phocidae family, also known as “true seals” or “earless seals”. On the other hand, sea lions belong to the Otariidae family, which includes “eared seals” and “fur seals”. These classifications hint at some of the key differences we’ll explore further.
