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The seals of the genus Zalophus present a striking sexual dimorphism, since the adult males have a pronounced sagittal crest, and weigh, in the Californian species, between 300 and 380 kg with 240 cm long, and the females 80 to 120 kg with between 180 and 200 cm.
The California sea lions may respond to the dorsal fin of a killer whale and remain vigilant, even when encountering resident fish-eating pods. [27] California sea lions are also common prey for great white sharks. They have been found with scars made by attacks from both great white sharks and shortfin mako sharks.
Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population California sea lion. Z. californianus (Lesson, 1828) Pacific North American coast (dark blue indicates breeding grounds) Size: 165–220 cm (65–87 in) long; 275–390 kg (606–860 lb) [23]
Female sea lions and their babies, known as pups, stay close to home all year long. Sea lions lounge on the dock near Sacramento’s Tower Bridge in 2019. Where can I see sea lions in the city?
California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) Order: Carnivora Family: Otariidae. Four species of eared seals occur in California. Guadalupe fur seal, Arctophoca townsendi; Northern fur seal, Callorhinus ursinus; Northern (Steller) sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus; California sea lion, Zalophus californianus; Order: Carnivora Family: Phocidae
She said female sea lions tend to give birth around June 15 — "we call it sea lion birthday" — which means these females most likely had a young, dependent pup with them before they were stranded.
Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, prompting local officials to close the area to people. Caution tape has been put up but crowds are still ...
A male California sea lion weighs on average about 300 kg (660 lb) and is about 2.4 m (8 ft) long, while the female sea lion weighs 100 kg (220 lb) and is 1.8 m (6 ft) long. The largest sea lions are Steller's sea lions, which can weigh 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) and grow to a length of 3.0 m (10 ft). Sea lions consume large quantities of food at a ...