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- 1. an eared seal occurring mainly on Pacific coasts, the large male of which has a mane on the neck and shoulders.
- 2. a mythical beast formed of a lion's head and foreparts and a fish's tail.
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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.
Sea lions are playful and acrobatic animals, with sleek bodies and a curious nature. California sea lions are the species that is most commonly seen in zoos and aquariums, captivating guests with their antics. This charismatic animal has a number of unique characteristics that are simply astounding. Read on to learn about the sea lion.
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.
Nov 8, 2024 · The northern, or Steller, sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) is a pale- to golden-brown sea lion of the Bering Sea and both sides of the North Pacific Ocean. It is the largest member of the eared seals. Males are about 3.3 metres in length and weigh 1,000 kg, while females measure about 2.5 metres and weigh less than 300 kg.
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Oct 2, 2020 · Male sea lions can weigh up to 300 kg (660 lb) and grow to 8 ft (2.4 m) long, depending on the species. Females are generally smaller, normally weighing 100-200 lb (45-90 kg). There are various species of sea lion belonging to five extant genera. The largest species is the Steller’s sea lion, which can weigh up to 2 200 lb (1 000 kg) and grow ...
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Jun 6, 2007 · Sea Lion. 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.
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The Stellar Sea Lion is the largest of the 7 species.The New Zealand Sea Lion is the rarest of the species.There are many stories out there about seeing Sea Lions crying. What is actually taking place is that they have tear ducts to help remove the salt water from their eyes.
