Australian Sea Lion

 SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION:

Binomial Name	Neophoca Cinerea
Family	Otariidae
Genus	Neophoca
Species	N.Cinerea
Weight	104-300 Kgs
Life Span	25 Years
Gestation Period	17.3-17.7 Months
Group Names	Raft & Colony
IUCN Status	Endangered

Some Fun Facts About Australian Sea Lion:

 

•  Rarity 

The Australian sea lion is Australia's rarest seal and is listed as rare in South Australia and specially protected in Western Australia. 

•        Social 

Australian sea lions are very social and live in large colonies, but also have smaller social groups within the colony. 

•        Breeding cycle

Australian sea lions have a long breeding cycle. 

•        Gender roles

Female Australian sea lions are homebodies, while males live in bachelor pads. 

•        Diet

Australian sea lions are seafood connoisseurs. 

•        Appearance

Both male and female Australian sea lions have stocky bodies, large heads, and short, narrow flippers. Males are dark brown with yellow areas on their neck and head that resemble a mane. 

•       Scientific name

The scientific name for the Australian sea lion is Neophoca cinerea. 

•        Ecosystem

The Australian sea lion is important to the ecosystem around it. If the sea lion goes extinct, other marine creatures will be in serious trouble. 

•       Movement

Sea lions have a distinctive movement that makes them appear "taller" and walking on their large fins.

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