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Jun 16, 2024 · Seals and sea lions are marine mammals called 'pinnipeds' that differ in physical characteristics and adaptations. Sea lions (left) are brown, bark loudly, "walk" on land using their large flippers and have visible ear flaps.
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- Is It a Seal or a Sea Lion? - NOAA Fisheries
Seals and sea lions are both pinnipeds, but they have...
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Nov 28, 2023 · What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Learn about physical and behavioral differences as well as how our hospital cares for seals vs. sea lions.
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.
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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.”
Seals and sea lions are very similar marine carnivores, with a few handy differences. If you can get over the common naming fiasco for the eared seals, it’s as simple as checking for external flaps on the side of the head, but there are also other handy differences to know about.
Oct 26, 2023 · 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 Northeastern Pacific), we have two species of sea lions: Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) and the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). Divers ...
Nov 7, 2022 · Ears: The most obvious physical distinction between the two is their ears: Seals have ear holes whereas sea lions (and fur seals) have small ear flaps. Flippers: Sea lions and eared seals have...
