Length: 6 - 7 1/2 feet
Weight: 600 - 850 lbs.
Status: Vulnerable
Location: Western California & Galapagos Islands
Habitat: Coastal Regions
Physical Description: Males are normally dark brown, while females and young are more of a sandy color. They have forked tails that look like flippers, and whiskers on their muzzle.
Diet: Mainly squid, herring, and other schooling fish, and sometimes sardines.
Behavior: These sea lions rarely go over 10 feet away from shore, and frequently enters man made structures for shelter, food, and other substantial needs.
Breeding: The breeding season for these animals lasts from May to July, when males fight for small areas of land on the shore. However, they must find food in two weeks, and upon return, may have to fight again. The female cares for her pup (Sea Lions seldom give birth to more than one) for around a week, then spends some of her time feeding herself, and suckling the young. This may last for up to 9 months, until the female has another pup.
If you have any questions on California Sea Lions, please feel free to ask.
Do sea lions live in packs or family groups?
ReplyDeleteSea lions are NOT wolves. That should be enough to answer your question.
ReplyDeleteMy! You're a rather defensive blogger. I just might not post any more questions! You did say to "feel free to ask"?
ReplyDeleteA large group of sea lions on land or ice is called a "colony." A large group in the water is referred to as a "raft." A family group within the larger group is called a "harem."
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