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  2. Sea lion - Wikipedia

    • Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short and thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they make up the family Otariidae, eared seals. The sea lions have six extant and one extinct species (the Japanese sea lion) in five genera. Their range extends from the subarctic t… See more

    Taxonomy

    Sea lions are related to walruses and seals. Together with the fur seals, they constitute the family Otariidae, collectively known as eared seals. Until recently, sea lions were grouped under a single subfamily called Otariinae, … See more

    Physiology

    There are many components that make up sea lion physiology and these processes control aspects of their behavior. Physiology dictates thermoregulation, osmoregulation, reproduction, metabolic rate, and m… See more

    Breeding and population

    Sea lions, with three groups of pinnipeds, have multiple breeding methods and habits over their families but they remain relatively universal. Otariids, or eared sea lions, raise their young, mate, and rest in more earthly land or ice … See more

     
  1. Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short, thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they comprise the family Otariidae, eared seals, which contains six extant and one extinct species (the Japanese sea lion) in five genera.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_lion
    Sea lions are certainly mammals, as they have all of the characteristics needed to belong to the mammalian family. They are marine mammals, which means they rely on the ocean and other marine ecosystems in order to survive, which is certainly true for sea lions.
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    Sea lion, any of six species of eared seals found primarily in Pacific waters. Sea lions are characterized by a coat of short coarse hair that lacks a distinct undercoat. Except for the California sea lion ( Zalophus californianus ), males have lion-like manes and constantly roar to defend their harems (hence their name).

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  2. Sea lion | Marine Mammal, Adaptations & Behavior

    Sep 26, 2024 · Sea lion, any of six species of eared seals found primarily in Pacific waters. Sea lions are characterized by a coat of short coarse hair that …

  3. Seal vs. Sea Lion Enrichment - The Marine Mammal …

    Nov 28, 2023 · What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Learn about physical and behavioral differences as well as how our hospital cares for seals vs. sea lions.

  4. Sea Lion - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal …

    Sea lions are marine mammals and members of the suborder Pinnipedia (which in Latin means ‘fin-footed’ or ‘winged foot’). Together with the fur seals, they …

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    • Sea Lion - Facts and Beyond - Biology Dictionary

      Oct 2, 2020 · The sea lion is a large marine mammal of the clad Pinnipedia, or pinnipeds, characterized by their external ears and their ability to walk on all fours using their long front flippers, an ability absent in seals.

    • Sea Lion Facts: Diet, Behavior, Habitat & Threats | IFAW

      Sea lions are pinnipeds, a group of marine mammals that includes seals, sea lions, and walruses. Within the Pinnipedia order, they are part of the Otariidae family, which includes all sea lions and fur seals. Otariidae means “little ear” in …

    • Sea Lions | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

      Sea lions haul out in large colonies on rocks and sandy shores on the Islands. They move into the water to feed and cool off as needed.

    • Sea Lion Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS

      Jun 4, 2021 · Sea lion: A marine mammal in the scientific group pinniped, meaning “wing foot” or “feather foot.”. There are six species of sea lions: The Galápagos sea lion, the California sea lion ...

    • California sea lion, facts and photos - National Geographic