Sea Lions

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Well, These Lions Don't Roar Much.. (Well, Maybe They Do) -- But They Also Bark A Lot!

Sea lions are large marine mammals of the seal family (the "pinnepeds", which includes the seals and walruses, as well). And if you hang out around the U.S. West Coast from California all the way up to Alaska, you may see these along the shoreline or out in the coastal waters. There are seven genera and seven recorded species of sea lion (and some extinct species as well). The sea lions pictured in this Squidoo lens are the California sea lions (Zalophus californianus).

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Sea Lions at Pier 39, San Francisco, California

Sea Lions at Pier 39, San Francisco, California 

Sea Lions - Protected Species (The Sharks and Orca haven't gotten the message yet!)

Sea lion swimming alongside San Francisco's Pier 39Sea Lions are protected marine mammals (at least in the U.S.)--their main enemies (predators) are the sharks (in particular, the Great White Shark) and the orca (killer whales). For a while, their population declined greatly when they were hunted for their meat and skins by humans--but they have made somewhat of a come-back.

A few years ago, you could go to Pier 39 at San Francisco's shoreline and see the place festooned with sea lions--all over the place..... hamming it up for the tourists. But then, recently, the population almost totally disappeared.... some are coming back, but it's still a mystery about where they went. And, it's also a mystery of whether they will be coming back. Stay tuned for more information as I get it.
Crowded Sea Lions at Pier 39, San Francisco, California

Crowded Sea Lions at Pier 39, San Francisco, California 

Sea Lions by the Bay ... eBay, That Is!

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Large Male Sea Lion Sunning Himself, Pier 39, San Francisco, California

Large Male Sea Lion Sunning Himself, Pier 39, San Francisco, California 

Sea Lions at Pier 39, San Francisco, California

Sea Lions at Pier 39, San Francisco, California 

Sea Lions... Read Up On Them!

Sea Lions: A California Adventure

Sea Lions: A California Adventure

An Incredible Adventure. Join us on an incredible journey more...0 points

San Francisco's Famous Sea Lions by Kat Shehata

San Francisco's Famous Sea Lions by Kat Shehata

The remarkable story of northern California's sea more...0 points

Sea Lion by Caroline Arnold

Sea Lion by Caroline Arnold

Meet Pumpkin and Piper, two young sea lions that w more...0 points

The Sea Lion: Ocean Diver (Animal Close-Ups) by Joelle Pichon

The Sea Lion: Ocean Diver (Animal Close-Ups) by Joelle Pichon

Examines the physical characteristics and habits o more...0 points

Sea Lion Swimming at Pier 39, San Francisco, California

Sea Lion Swimming at Pier 39, San Francisco, California 

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Skeleton of a Sea Lion that Died of Natural Causes on Display - Pier 39, San Francisco, California

Skeleton of a Sea Lion that Died of Natural Causes on Display - Pier 39, San Francisco, California 

Sea Lions in Action - More Active than When Seen on the Piers Relaxing

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  • stevewdewitt Nov 6, 2011 @ 9:43 am | delete
    The sea lions have all migrated to the Pacific Northwest. Nice lens
  • JaguarJulie Jun 5, 2010 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    See! I'm back and sure do get a smile when I see a sea lion ... even if he might be lying around.

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Sea Lions - Pics and Narratives You'll Enjoy! 

Sea Lion

Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

This is a great book for kids and adults alike. Pictures and narrative bring these critters into your reading room... (it's a lot less messy than having a real one (sea lion) in your room!)

California Sea Lions! Smart and Fast! 

California Sea Lion: Fast & Smart! (Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals)

Amazon Price: $17.20 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

This book gives you an inside view of the California sea lions. Showing everything from their acrobatics and their eating habits to how they take care of their pups.

San Francisco Sea Lions...  

San Francisco's Famous Sea Lions

Amazon Price: $27.78 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

This nicely illustrated book provides a view of the San Francisco Sea Lions--with a narrative and paintings to give you a sense of seeing these creatures in person at the piers!