About Sea lions

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Some Interesting Facts About Sea lion:
  •  Name
Sea lions are named after lions because male sea lions have manes and roar to defend their groups. 
  • Movement 
Sea lions are adapted to move both on land and in water. They use their front flippers for propulsion and their hind flippers for steering. 
  • Free diving 
Sea lions are expert free divers and can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes. Some species can dive up to 984 feet. 


Domain

Eukaryota

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Carnivora

Clade

Pinnipedia

Family

Otariidae

Sub Family

Otariinae

Genera

Eumetopias,Neophoca,Otaria,Phocarctos,Zalophus
  • Lifespan
Sea lions typically live 20–30 years. 
  • Size 
The size of sea lions varies by species. For example, California sea lions are about 8 ft long and weigh about 660 lb, while Steller's sea lions can be 10 ft long and weigh 2,200 lb. 
  • Social
Sea lions are social animals and can form large groups on land. 
  • Pups
Sea lion pups are born well developed, with their eyes open and the ability to swim and vocalize.
  • Diet
Sea lions eat large amounts of food at once, sometimes consuming 5–8% of their body weight in a single feeding. 
  • Habitat
Sea lions live in the ocean, ranging from tropical to subarctic waters in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. 
  • Ear flaps
Sea lions have external ear flaps. 
  • Forehead crests 
Adult and sub adult male California sea lions have forehead crests with tufts of hair.


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