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

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   While they share this common family, seals and sea lions belong to different subfamilies. 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”.

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

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   Oct 26, 2023 · 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.

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4. www.tynemouthaquarium.co.uk › blog › animal-storiesWhat’s the Difference Between Sea Lions and Seals?

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   Jul 4, 2023 · Seals belong to the Phocidae family, while sea lions belong to a group called Otariidae. There are 19 species of seals and seven species of sea lions. Seals have ear holes only whilst sea lions do have small external ear flaps.

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

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   Sep 27, 2024 · Straddling a fine line between oceans and land, seals and sea lions belong to a group of closely related semi-aquatic mammals called the Pinnipeds (this is a Latin term that roughly translates to “fin-footed”). On an evolutionary timescale, it’s believed that the Pinnipeds split off from other carnivores (like canines and felids) around ...

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6. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › it-seal-or-sea-lionIs It a Seal or a Sea Lion? - NOAA Fisheries

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   Aug 12, 2024 · Seals and sea lions are both pinnipeds, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Learn how to recognize a seal vs. a sea lion. Seals and sea lions, along with walruses, belong to a group of marine mammals called “pinnipeds.”

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

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   The pinniped suborder has 33 species in three families. Sea lions and fur seals (seals with thick fur that are more similar to sea lions than to true seals) are lumped together in the family Otariidae. True seals, on the other hand, are in the family Phocidae.

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   Do seals and sea lions belong to a group of semi-aquatic mammals?

   • Straddling a fine line between oceans and land, seals and sea lions belong to a group of closely related semi-aquatic mammals called the Pinnipeds (this is a Latin term that roughly translates to “fin-footed”).

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   Are seals and sea lions the same?

   • Although seals and sea lions are similar, they are not the same. There are several physical characteristics and adaptations that you can look for to tell the difference between seals and sea lions. “True” seals, also known as “earless” seals or simply “seals,” belong to a group of pinnipeds that have ear holes but lack an external ear flap.

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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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   Are seals pinnipeds or sea lions?

   • Seals and sea lions are both pinnipeds, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Learn how to recognize a seal vs. a sea lion. At first glance, seals (true or “earless seals”) and sea lions look fairly similar.

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   Do sea lions have ear flaps?

   • Credit: Mark Sullivan. Sea lions, such as the California sea lion and Steller sea lion, belong to a group of pinnipeds that have external ear flaps—giving them the nickname “eared seals.” This group also includes fur seals like the threatened Guadalupe fur seal.

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   Are there seals in the family Phocidae & Otariidae?

   • The family of Phocidae contains all of the true seals; they are sometimes called crawling seals or earless seals to distinguish them from other types of seals. 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).

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9. opencontent.ccbcmd.edu › ccardona2023oceanography72 10.6 Marine Mammals: Seals, Sea Lions, Walruses, Sea ...

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   Suborder Pinnipedia: seals, sea lions and walruses. As a group, they are fairly young, having been around for only about 25 million years. They consist of three families: Otariidae: sea lions. Phocidae: true seals. Odobenidae: walruses. Otariidae (sea lions) have: small, but obvious external ears. long, flexible necks.