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Jun 21, 2022 · The right eye of a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with a peripheral nerve sheath tumor, gross image of the globe and two histological images of the mass. ( a ) The left eye had almost complete depigmentation of the lateral conjunctiva, diffuse corneal edema with vascularization, ventrolaterally the cornea is thickened with an intrastromal mass that extends into the anterior ...
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Sea lion. Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short and thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they make up the family Otariidae, eared seals. The sea lions have six extant and one extinct species (the Japanese sea lion) in five genera.
Australian sea lions are members of the ‘eared seal’ group and have a small external ear. Their eye has a third eyelid which can covers the eye to protect it but is clear so they can still see. Their eye also has a reflective membrane at the back of the eye which bounces light through the eye twice to help with vision in low light areas.
- Sea Lion
- Reproduction and Development
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The northern sea lion, also called the Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), is the largest of the eared SEALS. Steller sea lions range from southern California, around the Pacific rim to northern Japan, but most of the world population breeds between the central Gulf of Alaska and the western Aleutian Islands in Alaska. There are three major bree...
Maximum life expectancy is about 18 years for males and 30 years for females. However, fewer than 5% of females live to age 20. Females produce their first pup between the ages of 3 and 9 years. Mature males begin to breed between the ages of 8 and 10 years. Steller sea lions give birth at rookeries where large males hold territories and fight off ...
Not all sea lions return to rookeries each summer. About 45% of the population use haulouts during summer, and all use the haulouts during the remainder of the year. Haulouts and rookeries are typically on remote and exposed rocks and islands and are generally believed to be in close proximity to food resources. Sea lions may feed close to shore or...
total range. The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a coastal eared seal native to western North America. It is one of six species of sea lions. Its natural habitat ranges from southeast Alaska to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California. California sea lions are sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females, and have a ...
Sea lions at Dolphin Research Center eat herring, smelt, and capelin. Wild sea lions often feed cooperatively, eating 5 - 8% of their body weight each day, which is between 15 - 35 pounds (7 - 16 kg) of food. Sea lions have 34 to 38 teeth, specially designed for grasping and tearing their food; however, their food is swallowed whole.
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The description stated that the sea lion had “a shaggy mane which imparts a resemblance to the king of beasts.” The course hair around the neck of a Stellar sea lion gives the impression that it has a mane. Male sea lions are referred to as bulls. Females are referred to as cows. Sea lions have an external ear flap.
