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The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that lives and breeds on the Galápagos Islands and, in smaller numbers, on Isla de la Plata . [2] Being fairly social, they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups, or gliding through the surf.
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).
Keepers are celebrating after a sea lion with an “adventurous spirit” was born at a safari park. California sea lion Luce gave birth to her second pup, Nessie, on June 25 after an 11-month ...
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There she gave birth on 1 January 1993 at Taieri Mouth, [3] making her the first sea lion to give birth on the mainland for over 100 years, [4] re-establishing the species on the mainland. [1] Prior to Mum, sea lions were driven away from the mainland due to human settlement and would instead give birth in the subantarctic islands .
Researchers have observed an unusual number of dead baby sea lions on islands off the California coast. Experts are testing for pathogens.
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The South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the southern sea lion and the Patagonian sea lion, is a sea lion found on the western and southeastern coasts of South America. It is the only member of the genus Otaria. The species is highly sexually dimorphic. Males have a large head and prominent mane.