Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
In 2011, a California sea lion named Ronan was recorded bobbing her head in synchronization to musical rhythms. [39] This "rhythmic entrainment" was previously seen only in humans, parrots and other birds possessing vocal mimicry. [40] Captive California sea lion performing A California sea lion at Central Park Zoo. It has climbed to the edge ...
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. As with all ear seals, the males are significantly larger and heavier than the ...
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 ...
Genus Zalophus – Gill, 1866 – three species Common name 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]
A California sea lion and pup are pictured together on the beaches in the Channel Islands off of Southern California. ... While female seal lions typically weigh about 250 pounds, males can weigh ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 January 2025. Taxonomic group of semi-aquatic mammals Pinnipeds Temporal range: Latest Oligocene – Holocene, 24–0 Ma Pre๊ ๊ O S D C P T J K Pg N Clockwise from top left: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri), walrus ...
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
The most common pinniped species kept in captivity is the California sea lion as it is abundant and easy to train. [153] These animals are used to perform tricks and entertain visitors. [ 154 ] Other species popularly kept in captivity include the grey seal and harbor seal.