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California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The California Sea Lion breed typically along the Northern California coast, with a male measuring up to 2.4 m long and weighing up to 350 kg whilst a female reaches up to 1.8 m, weighing around 100 kg. There are an estimated 300,000 California Sea Lions in the wild.
Native Range → |
Pacific Coast of America |
Natural Habitat → |
Oceans, beaches, rocky shorelines & harbours |
Diet → |
Fish, eels, squids and crustaceans |
Life Expectancy → |
Up to 20 years in the wild. 25-30 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
11 - 15 months gestation period producing 1 pup (sometimes twins) |
Group Name → |
Colony on land, Raft in water |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Over fishing, pollution |
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