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California Sea Lion
California Sea Lion
Scientific Name
Zalophus californianus
Weight LB
110-880 lbs
Average Life Span
17-30 years
Fact
A fun fact about California sea lions is their incredible vocal communication, using loud barks to defend territory, and their unique behavior called "rafting," where they float together with flippers up to regulate body temperature, sometimes even following dolphins to find food!. They're also highly social, intelligent, can hold their breath for 10 minutes, and are fast, agile swimmers that can reach speeds of 25 mph.
Weight KG
50-400 kg
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Type
Mammals
Diet
Carnivore
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Region
North America