California sea lion

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California sea lion

Order : Carnivora
Family : Otariidae
Species : Zalophus californianus

The Californian sea lion is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the California sea lion

say California sea lions are becoming frequent visitors to Alaska as native Steller sea lion numbers plummet. (Full text)

The normal body temperature of Zalophus californianus is 37. (Full text)

All California sea lions are brownish in color but the females tend to be a light golden brown. (Full text)

California sea lions are playful, smart, and graceful in the water. (Full text)

California Sea Lions are tan in color but appear dark brown to black when wet. (Full text)

The California Sea Lion, Zalophus californianus , is one of the world's most well-known pinnipeds. (Full text)

Current levels of these pollutants in California sea lions are among the highest among marine mammals and exceed those reported to cause immunotoxicity or endocrine disruption. (Full text)

The California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) is composed of 3 geographically isolated populations (Full text)

Man In The SeaOlympian Matt Biondi and spotted dolphin, Bahamas BanksThe California seal lion (Zalophus californianus) is found at Guadalupe Island, frequenting the offshore islets, especially Isla Afuera where the above photograph was taken. (Full text)

(protecting the Steller sea lion population) (Alaska Business Monthly) A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is capable of forming equivalence relations. (Full text)

The California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) is a large animal (average 6'7") that lives along the Pacific Coast from Vancouver to Baja California. (Full text)

The California seal lion (Zalophus californianus) is found at Guadalupe Island, frequenting the offshore islets, especially Isla Afuera where the above photograph was taken. (Full text)

Planet Diary Archive 2004 - Fauna - California Sea Lions are Sick (Full text)

Many of the prey species of California sea lions are also commercially (Full text)

California sea lions are social animals, living in groups along the coast that grow especially large during breeding season. (Full text)

DESCRIPTION: California sea lions are known for their intelligence, playfulness, and noisy barking. (Full text)

Although California sea lions are not threatened or endangered, they can be affected by pollution and overfishing. (Full text)