Californian sealion

Zalophus californianus

Sea Lion

Animal facts

Sealions are extremely agile in the water, using their front flippers to power themselves along. They have excellent underwater vision and their whiskers are very sensitive to vibrations in the water. The fur is short, sleek and waterproof.

Where they live

West coast of California (USA). Also Galapagos Archipelago

Habitat

Sea, isolated beaches and rocky coastlines

What they eat

Octopus, squid and fish

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