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  1. Nov 28, 2023 · While vocalizations and behaviors vary from species to species, true seals are typically quieter than sea lions and communicate more through grunts, growls and hisses than the loud barking of sea lions. Exceptions to this include northern elephant seals, a species that can produce extremely loud and trumpeting calls.

  2. 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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  3. Seals have shorter, more stubby front flippers, while sea lions have long, strong front flippers. This difference in flipper structure affects their movement on land. Sea lions can rotate their rear flippers forward, allowing them to walk on land. Seals, however, move in a less graceful, undulating manner.

  4. The California sea lion can rocket up to 40 km/h (25 mph) in short bursts, marginally faster than the fastest seal, the Grey seal, which has been clocked at a maxi of 37 km/h (23 mph) 2. 7. Seals are quieter. This speed superiority has apparently gone to the head of the sea lion, who often won’t shut up about it.

  5. 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 ...

  6. Nov 7, 2022 · Key Differences. Size: Sea lions are generally larger than seals, with exceptions such as the elephant seal. Range: Seals and sea lions share much of their range, but seals are found only in cool ...

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  8. Aug 12, 2024 · Seals typically have a smaller body size compared to sea lions. But some, such as the Northern elephant seal and hooded seal, can be larger. On land, seals use their bellies to move around in a caterpillar-like motion. They have small front flippers that are thinly webbed with a claw on each small toe. In the water, seals swim easily, moving ...

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