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Californian sealion
Zalophus californianus
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
