SEA
LIONS
The California Sea Lion has
three sub-species in the species of Zalophus Californianus: Zalophus Californianus Californianus, Zalophus Californianus Wollebaeki, and the Zalophus Californianus Japonicus. Male
Seals can average a weight of 275 kg and are normally 220 cm long. Females
average about 91 kg and about 180 cm. Pups average around 5-6 kg and are about
75 cm. Sea Lions, on average, have a dark grayish brown to black coat fur coat
with the males possessing a small mane and enlarged Sagittal
Crest.
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San Francisco’s
Pier 39, is a
famous spot for tourists to spot California Sea Lions.
Click below to see these magnificent creatures.
San Francisco, Pier 39
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Sea Lions live in the Pacific
Ocean with each sub-species dominating a region. The Californianus Sea Lions range
at the west coast of Mexico to the
shores of British Columbia, Canada. The Wollebaeki are found exclusively on the Galapagos
Islands of Ecuador. The Japonicus Sea Lions are found in the Sea of Japan but are
now most likely extinct. Many Sea Lions are hurt today by the over extraction
of fish in their habitats relinquishing their food source. Also Sea Lions are
being destroyed by poisonous toxins being released in the oceans of today.
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