These little sea lions are made by Wild Republic, Russ Berrie and the sea lion on the right is part of Dakin's Wyland Collection. The grey sea lion was called Waves and was a Luv Pet. Both this one and the Dakin sea lion have been retired. The Wild Republic sea lion is still in our Gift Shop.

Sea Lions are members of the Otariidae Family (Eared Seals). The California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) is a large animal (average 6'7") that lives along the Pacific Coast from Vancouver to Baja California. The large males weigh anywhere from 450 to 850 pounds. The females are smaller weighing anywhere from 100 to 230 pounds.

California Sea Lions breed in the summer months from June to July. Their one offspring is born one year later. They live on islands, especially liking sandy or rocky beaches. These are the trained seals seen in many zoos, circuses and oceanariums. They are very fast, swimming up to 25 mph. They can descend to 450 feet and remain underwater for about 20 minutes. They use sonar for underwater navigation and also for finding their prey, which includes squid, octopus, abalone, and a variety of fish. They generally hunt at night.

California Sea Lions have lived as long as 23 years in captivity.

The Sea Lion's enemies include sharks, killer whales and man. The California Sea Lion is fully protected by law in the United States and Canada.

Order: Pinnipedia | Family: Otariidae | Genus/Species: Zalophus californianus

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