The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a coastal eared seal native to western North America. It is one of six species of sea lions. Its natural habitat ranges from southeast Alaska to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California.

Nov 22, 2024 · California sea lions are “eared seals” native to the West Coast of North America. They live in coastal waters and on beaches, docks, buoys, and jetties. They are easily trained and intelligent and are commonly seen in zoos and aquariums.

California sea lions are coastal animals found from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, to the southern tip of Baja California in Mexico. However, there is a distinct population of California sea lions at the Galápagos Islands.

California sea lions have many adaptations for their aquatic lifestyle. Their limbs are short with elongated digits encased in cartilage and connective tissue to form flippers. They have strong, bulky shoulders and their streamlined, torpedo-shaped bodies taper to the tail.

California sea lions often live close to people. They gather in shallow waters, beaches, and manmade structures like docks, buoys, and jetties on the western coast of North America, along the...

22 hours ago · Sea lions in Southern California waters had rarely posed a problem for beachgoers, surfers and swimmers, until now. Scientists say a naturally occurring bloom of toxic algae, a neurotoxin, is ...

The California sea lion, whose scientific name is Zalophus Californianus, is only one six types of sea lions that roam the earth. Currently, this sea lion is classified as “Least Concern,” due to its increasing population size. California Sea Lions are dark …

The California sea lion is a member of the “eared seal” family. This pinniped is adept at leaping out of the water. It’s often found sitting on top of rocks, floating docks and beams under fishing piers — even balancing on floating buoys.

1 day ago · California sea lions are a success story of 1972’s Marine Mammal Protection Act. In the late 1920s, no more than 1,500 sea lions were counted on the California coast.

Mar 26, 2025 · A sick California sea lion with possible domoic acid poisoning is rescued to be evaluated by volunteers from CIMWI (Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute) in Santa Barbara, California, on ...