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

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   Sea lions and fur seals have external ears that protrude from their heads. Seals, on the other hand, have no external ear flap but instead have ear holes. This is why scientists refer to species in the family Otariidae as eared seals. Phocidae species can be called earless seals. Next, there is a pretty significant difference in flipper length ...

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4. 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 ...

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 ...

6. factanimal.com › differences › what-is-theWhat is the Difference Between a Seal and Sea Lion?

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   6. Sea lions are faster. Still, the fastest pinniped is a sea lion. 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.

7. 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 · 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. On land, sea lions use their large, elongated front flippers and rear flippers rotated underneath ...

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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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   Are sea lions quieter than seals?

   • 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 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.

   What’s the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?

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   How do you recognize a seal vs a sea lion?

   • Learn how to recognize a seal vs. a sea lion. At first glance, seals (true or “earless seals”) and sea lions look fairly similar. Taking a closer look, these are some of the general differences to tell these animals, such as on the harbor seal (left) and California sea lion (right) pictured above.

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   Do sea lions move faster than seals?

   • Sea lions and fur seals can also move more quickly on land than true seals, and can even climb well, as they can bring all four flippers underneath their bodies and walk on them. Can you spot some of these differences in our pinniped patients below?

   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.

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   Are fur seals a sea lion?

   • This confusion is more of an issue with the common naming scheme, as fur seals could either be considered a distinct group that is neither a seal nor a sea lion, or they could be grouped with sea lions, on account of them having much closer relations with the sea lions than any true seal species.

   What is the Difference Between a Seal and Sea Lion?

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

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   Flippered and charismatic, pinnipeds (which includes seals, sea lions, and walruses) are true personalities of the sea. Like whales, manatees, and sea otters, they are marine mammals, meaning millions of years ago their ancestors evolved from a life on land to a life at sea. Today, they remain creatures of both land and sea.