1. Sea Lion Caves Florence. A natural cavern which is home to wild sea lions and a variety of sea birds. Includes visitor information, virtual tour, and webcam. http://www.sealioncaves.com/

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2. California Sea Lion Information on sea lions. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

3. Steller Sea Lions Family and species The variety of sea lions which live at Sea Lion Caves is The number of Steller sea lions in the Sea Lion Caves area varies from http://www.sealioncaves.com/whatsee/steller.html

Hear about Stellers (Real Audio 3.0) Family and species The variety of sea lions which live at Sea Lion Caves is commonly called the Northern, or Steller, sea lion. This sea lion is named after George Wilhelm Steller, an eminent German naturalist who accompanied the Russian explorer Vitus Bering in 1741 on his second Alaskan expedition. Steller was the first qualified observer to study and classify these animals. The Steller sea lion is a member of the Otariidae family, or eared seal. It is characterized by an external ear which can be closed when entering water and by hind feet or flippers that point forward. In contrast, Phocidae, or true seal, has no external ears and it's rear flippers point backward. Also belonging to the Otariidae family is the California sea lion and the Alaska fur seal. The Alaska fur seal (Callorhinus alascanus), is not found at Sea Lion Caves. The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is seen all along the Pacific Coast and is generally found at Sea Lion Caves from late fall to early spring. It readily adapts to captivity and is trained for circus acts. Physical Characteristics Sea Lions are mammals, or warm blooded animals which give birth, nurse their offspring, and must breathe air. Sea Lions are also pinnipeds literally, feather-footed meaning they have finlike members for propulsion. Their pelvic bone structure allows independent use of their flippers, and therefore, they can walk on their four weblike flippers which contain the same bony structure as the legs of land animals. In the water, the Steller sea lion swims by using a breast stroke and may reach a top speed of about 17 m.p.h. In contrast, other marine animals, such as the whale, depend on fishlike body action to move through the water. The true fur seal folds its front flippers and swims by the force of its trailing rear flippers.

4. Steller Sea Lions Home Alaska Science Center Steller sea lions http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. Sea Lion Caves The world's largest sea cave, Florence. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. Steller Sea Lions Steller Sea Lion Critical Habitat, Regulations, Research, Monitoring, Recovery Efforts and Restricted Fishing Areas in Alaska National Marine Fisheries http://stellersealions.noaa.gov/

Home Alaska Science Center Steller Sea Lions A collaborative effort of the Alaska Regional Office and Alaska Fisheries Science Center. Steller sea lion bull. Photo: NMFS Overview The listing of the Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 1990 created new challenges for fisheries managers in the National Marine Fisheries Service and the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council. Managers must balance between two sometimes conflicting objectives: protecting and aiding the recovery of the Steller sea lion under the Endangered Species Act while at the same time providing for sustainable and economically viable fisheries under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. More Contact Information Management Shane Capron Kaja Brix Research Lowell Fritz Tom Gelatt Photo: NMML Endangered Species Act Critical Habitat Recovery Team Biological Opinions Fisheries Interactions Protection Measures Sea Lion Mitigation Committee Environmental Analyses Legislation National Environmental Laws Fisheries Regulations External Reviews Photo: NMML Overview Biology Distribution Decline ... Hypotheses Research Highlights 2004 Survey Using Technology Telemetry Coordinated Research Program Research Symposium September 2004 Literature, Presentations and Images

7. Sea Lion Facts ~ Rio Films ~ California Sea Lions ~ An California Sea Lion (Zalophus Californianus) Seals and sea lions have swam the coastal waters off California for millions of years before we were http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. Wildcam: Steller Sea Lions @ Nationalgeographic.com National Geographic Wildcam. Live from Alaska s Chiswell Island. Launch Livecam, Steller sea lions. Live Video Video Gallery Map Wild Gear http://www.nationalgeographic.com/stellercam/

9. California Sea Lion The sea lion gets trapped in the nets of fishermen and oil spills. Garbage dumping can destroy the food supply and make the sea lions sick. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. National Geographic Coloring Book: California Sea Lion Picture Print detailed illustrations of California sea lions and other animals to color or use in school projects. Includes cool animal facts and Web links. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/coloringbook/sea_lions.html

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11. ABC News Experts Try To Scare Off Hungry Sea Lions Experts Try to Scare Off Hungry sea lions http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. WhaleTimes Fishin' For Facts: California Sea Lion You can find California sea lions in the North Pacific, from southern British California sea lions eat a variety of fish including hake, opaleye, http://www.whaletimes.org/whacasl.htm

Fishin' for Facts: California Sea Lion Common name: California Sea Lion Scientific name: Zalophus californianus Size: Females can reach sizes up to 6 feet and weigh about 200 lb. Males can reach lengths of 6 to 8 feet and weigh 440-880 lb. Where are they found? You can find California sea lions in the North Pacific, from southern British Columbia to northern Mexico. What do they eat? California sea lions eat a variety of fish including hake, opaleye, herring and northern anchovy. They also eat squids and octopus. Other interesting stuff: California sea lions, like other sea lions, are quick and agile swimmers. The y use the ir pectoral flippers in an up-and-down motion to swim. Although California sea lions are not threatened or endangered, they can be affected by pollution and overfishing. FISHIN' FOR FACTS BACK TO WHALETIMES SEABED This page recognized by: About WhaleTimes

13. ANIMAL INFO - Animal Bytes anteaters, bats, monkeys, foxes, bears, otters, tigers, lions, seals, walrus ECHINODERMS. Includes sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea urchins http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. WhaleTimes SeaBed ~ Whales, Dolphins, Sharks, Penguins And More seals, sea lions, sharks, penguins, and walruses? Then you're going to love WhaleTimes. Find out how your favorite animals survive in the sea. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. California Sea Lion Information on sea lions. Distribution The California Sea Lion occurs from Baja California to Alaska. Biology - This playful, noisy, exuberant, http://bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/animals/sealion.htm

Contents Badger Beaver Bighorn Mountain Sheep Black Bear ... Login California Sea Lion Zalophus califonianus Description - Typical colouring ranges from tan to chocolate brown and may appear black when wet. The head has a pointed muzzle and the profile resembles that of a dog. The hair is short; the flippers are long and leathery with nails. An adult male is larger weighing about 800 pounds with a sagittal crest or bump on the top of the head; the female who is considerably smaller, averages 250 pounds. Distribution - The California Sea Lion occurs from Baja California to Alaska. Biology - This playful, noisy, exuberant, quick learner is the "trained seal" of the circus. It is highly adaptable to any surrounding and use a variety of habitats. When resting on rocks or beaches they point their noses skyward and may be seen laying atop one another. When at sea they raft together, playing and leaping clear of the surface. Their long fore flippers enable them to make powerful strokes while swimming and they may reach speeds of 25 mph. They are very vocal and bark like dogs; the pups have a bleatlike call. The California Sea Lion prey on schooling fish, rockfish, squid, flatfish, hake, lamprey, dogfish and salmon. This healthy population continues to flourish despite ongoing conflicts with commercial and sport fisheries.

16. The Marine Mammal Center This mother California sea lion and pup get a new home thanks to the help of The Marine Mammal Center! Click here for the full story and photos. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. The Marine Mammal Center RANGE/HABITAT California sea lions are found from Vancouver Island, AT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER Each year, many California sea lions are treated at http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/pinnipeds/casealion.asp

our group programs marine mammal information classification pinnipeds ... Pinnipedia California Sea Lion CALIFORNIA SEA LION Zalophus californianus meaning of Latin name: with crest and of California DESCRIPTION: California sea lions are known for their intelligence, playfulness, and noisy barking. Their color ranges from chocolate brown in males to a lighter, golden brown in females. Males may reach 1,000 lbs. (more often 850 lbs., or 390 kg) and seven feet (2.1 m) in length. Females grow to 220 lbs. (110 kg) and up to six feet (1.8 m) in length. They have a "dog-like" face, and at around five years of age, males develop a bony bump on top of their skull called a sagittal crest. The top of a male's head often gets lighter with age. These members of the otariid or walking seal family have external ear flaps and large flippers that they use to "walk" on land. The trained "seals" in zoos and aquariums are usually California sea lions. RANGE/HABITAT: BEHAVIOR: California sea lions are very social animals, and groups often rest closely packed together at favored haul-out sites on land, or float together on the ocean's surface in "rafts." They are sometimes seen porpoising, or jumping out of the water, presumably to speed up their swimming. Sea lions have also been seen "surfing" breaking waves. California sea lions are opportunistic eaters, feeding on squid, octopus, herring, rockfish, mackerel, and small sharks. In turn, sea lions are preyed upon by Orcas (killer whales) and great white sharks.

18. California Sea Lion (Zalophus Californianus) HomeZooMammalsSeals sea lionsEared SealsCalifornia Sea Lion. Click Here to Use This Photo. California Sea Lion http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. The Marine Mammal Center DESCRIPTION Steller or northern sea lions are sometimes confused with California sea lions, Steller sea lions are light tan to reddish brown in color. http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/pinnipeds/stellarsea.asp

our group programs marine mammal information classification pinnipeds ... Pinnipedia Steller Sea Lion STELLER OR NORTHERN SEA LION Eumetopias jubatus meaning of Latin name: having a broad forehead and mane DESCRIPTION: Steller or northern sea lions are sometimes confused with California sea lions, but are much larger and lighter in color. Males may grow to 11 feet (3.25 m) in length and weigh almost 2,500 pounds (1120 kg). Females are much smaller, and may grow to nine feet (2.9 m) in length and weigh 1,000 pounds (350 kg). Steller sea lions are light tan to reddish brown in color. They have a blunt face and a boxy, bear-like head. Adult males do not have a visible sagittal crest (the bump on the top of their heads) as is seen in adult male California sea lions. Stellers have a bulky build and a very thick neck, which resembles a lion's mane, hence the name "sea lion." RANGE/HABITAT: MATING AND BREEDING: Pups are born on offshore islands from mid-May to mid-July, and weigh 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg). Mothers stay with pups for one to two weeks before hunting at sea. Then they spend roughly equal amounts of time hunting and nursing pups on land. Pups usually nurse for a year, but some continue to nurse for up to three years. Mating occurs 10-14 days after the pups are born. Dominant mature males maintain territories for one to two months and mate with many females. During the breeding season, males do not eat.

20. NPR : Sea Lions Washing Ashore In California Dead sea lions are turning up on California beaches once more. The culprit is demoic acid, which is present in the algae that the seals ingest while eating http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4769309

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