41. California Sea Lion The sea lion is on a rock off the coast of California. Garbage dumping can destroy the food supply and make the sea lions sick. http://lsb.syr.edu/projects/cyberzoo/sealion.html

BIOMES KEY Animal List California Sea Lion Zalophous californ We found this picture in the Compton's Encylopedia. The sea lion is on a rock off the coast of California. General Information The sea lion lives off the west coast of North America. It is a vertebrate which means it has a backbone. The sea lion lives in warm climates and migrates south to warmer climates when the temperature cools down. It is a mammal which means it has mammary glands that produce milk for its young. The physical features are growth of 5-11 feet in length and weight from 77-2400 lbs. Usually, the male is bigger than the female. The body of the sea lion is shaped like a torpedo so it can swim faster and easier. The sea lion has whiskers, a little fur, blubber, and fins. Zoo Observations The sea lion was not at the zoo. The pool was being cleaned. Niche/Habitat The sea lion's habitat is mostly water. It also can live on land for a long period of time. On land it must be on a shoreline where it is rocky. The climate must be warm. These animals do not have to migrate so far south because they are in California. They migrate south to the tip of South America where it is warmer when the temperature cools down.

42. Harbour Seals, Elephant Seals, And Sea Lions In BC Seals and sea lions, also known as pinnipeds, are a familiar sight in coastal waters off Steller sea lions are the largest member of the Otariidae. http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/rreo/rreoref/mmammals/sealsandsealions.htm

MARINE MAMMALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Peter F Olesiuk and Michael A. Bigg, (~ 1984) Introduction Seals and sea lions, also known as pinnipeds, are a familiar sight in coastal waters off British Columbia. These mammals lead partly a terrestrial and partly a marine existence. Their streamlined bodies, specialized flippers and insulating layer of blubber allow them to travel and forage at sea with ease. However, unlike dolphins, porpoises and whales, pinnipeds require land to bear and suckle their young and to rest. The waters off B.C. are home to five species of pinnipeds representing two families. These are the Phocidae, or true seals, which includes the northern elephant seal and harbour seal, and the Otariidae or eared seals, which includes the northern fur seal and the Steller and California sea lions. The true seals are characterized by the absence of external car flaps and by their short, fur-covered flippers. On land they cannot easily raise their head and shoulders and thus tend to remain prostrate. The rear flippers cannot be rotated forward, so while on land they move in a caterpillar-like fashion, rhythmically undulating their bodies with synchronized dragging strokes of the front flippers. In water, they swim by alternating side-to-side strokes of their rear flippers, while the front flippers aid in steering. Members of the Otariidae, on the other hand, have small external ear flaps and large hairless flippers. On land the front flippers are used for body support to raise the head and shoulders. The rear flippers can be rotated under the body, which allows these animals to amble over land using both the front and rear flippers. While swimming, they use their front flippers like wings to propel and steer themselves.

43. Galapagos Sea Lions sea lions and fur seals are victims of the bycatch produced by long-lines, Continuation of population monitoring of the Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus http://www.darwinfoundation.org/marine/sealion.html

Marine Species Research Galapagos sea lions Sea Lion Monitoring and Conservation The Charles Darwin Research Station has implemented an ecological monitoring project of the Galapagos sea lion. The overall goal is to determine the current state and abundance of the sea lions and fur seals in Galapagos in order to set the baseline for monitoring and evaluating the extent of the fisheries by-catch mortalities, impacts and natural cycles; and to evaluate the interaction related with humans activities. The fluctuating environmental conditions of the Islands, plus the increase of human activities and their waste (hooks, propellers, nets, capes, etc.) are factors that affect the groups of animals which inhabit the Galapagos Marine Reserve, including sea lions, penguins, albatross, sea turtles, and others. This is also a potentially growing problem due the promotion of deep-water tuna and billfish fisheries to supply international markets. Sea lions and fur seals are victims of the by-catch produced by long-lines, nets and other fishing mechanisms. Activities include: Zalophus californianus wollebaeki ) and to implement similar monitoring for the Galapagos fur seal population ( Arctocephalus galapagoensis Objectives: Monitoring of the sea lion population has begun, but the success of this program depends on the comprehensiveness of data throughout the islands. The overall project is planned to last two years. The first year will be focused on concretely establishing and implementing a full monitoring program to understand the status of the sea lions populations. This information will then be used to understand the connection between human activities and drops in sea lion populations, and developing methods to protect the Galapagos sea lions and fur seals.

44. CBS News | Toxin Sickening Calif. Sea Lions | June 1, 2005 09:30:52 (CBS) In Southern California, rescuers are battling to save sea lions This year, in California, the toxin is hitting pregnant sea lions the hardest. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/01/earlyshow/main698855.shtml

SEARCH: CBSNews.com The Web document.write('') Home U.S. World Politics ... FREE CBS News Video June 1, 2005 09:30:52 Living HealthWatch Leisure Series ... Section Front E-mail This Story Printable Version Toxin Sickening Calif. Sea Lions SAN PEDRO, Calif., June 1, 2005 Sea Lions Sick On Shore Young elephant seal sickened by naturally occurring toxin, peers from its enclosure at Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, Calif. (Photo: AP) "Usually, they're up on their four flippers, with their head bobbing back and forth with the neurotoxin exploding in their brain." Rescuer Peter Wallerstein (CBS) In Southern California, rescuers are battling to save sea lions being poisoned by a toxin that occurs naturally in the sea lions' food supply. Peter Wallerstein, who is on the front lines, tells CBS News Correspondent Sandra Hughes the culprit is a toxin called domoic acid, which is produced by naturally growing algae. "The sea lions," says Wallerstein, "washed up onto the beach, and probably they've been there about 30 minutes; usually, they're up on their four flippers, with their head bobbing back and forth with the neurotoxin exploding in their brain." The algae aren't new to Southern California waters. But, what's confounding scientists is why they're blooming so much more in past decade, Hughes points out.

45. Steller Sea Lions And Pollock Fisheries In The North Pacific Comments on the 3 December 1998 Biological Opinion Regarding Interactions between Steller sea lions and Pollock Fisheries in the North Pacific. http://www.imma.org/steller/

Followup 20 May 1999 : Steller sea lions and pollock fisheries in western Alaska Statement submitted to: Steller Sea Lions and Pollock Fisheries in the North Pacific. Background Introduction Question 1. Do the best available scientific and commercial data in the opinion support a conclusion that the pollock fisheries compete with the western population of Steller sea lions? Question 2. If you conclude the available data and analyses support the conclusion that the pollock fisheries could reasonably be expected to either jeopardize the continued existence of the Steller sea lion or adversely modify its critical habitat, then are the principles for establishing the RPAs adequately supported by the available scientific and commercial data? The views of the panel are solicited as to other approaches that could be considered by the council for the longer term, and that would still be supported by the available scientific and commercial data? ... Literature cited Comments on the 3 December 1998 Biological Opinion Regarding Interactions between Steller Sea Lions and Pollock Fisheries in the North Pacific. North Pacific Fishery Management Council Independent Review of the Scientific Basis for the 3 December 1998 Biological Opinion Regarding Interactions between Steller Sea Lions and Pollock Fisheries in the North Pacific.

46. CNN.com - Nature - Steller Sea Lions In Deep Straits In Alaska - September 25, 2 Steller sea lions are caught in the middle of a conservation argument between The Steller sea lion, an unassuming marine mammal protected under the http://www.cnn.com/2000/NATURE/09/25/sea.lions.enn/

nature Editions myCNN Video ... Feedback CNN Sites CNN CNN Europe CNNfn CNNSI myCNN CNNfyi AllPolitics Languages Search CNN.com CNNSI.com CNNfn.com The Web NATURE TOP STORIES New hurdles hamper Galapagos oil spill cleanup Insight, Prius lead the hybrid-powered fleet Picture: Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts MORE TOP STORIES Up to 2,000 killed in India quake; fear of aftershocks spreads Clinton aide denies reports of White House vandalism New hurdles hamper Galapagos oil-spill cleanup Two more Texas fugitives will contest extradition ... MORE MARKETS 4:30pm ET, 4/16 DJIA NAS SPORTS Jordan says farewell for the third time ... LOCAL EDITIONS: CNN.com Europe change default edition MULTIMEDIA: video video archive audio multimedia showcase ... more services E-MAIL: Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists. Enter your address: document.write(' '); Or: Get a free e-mail account E-MAIL DISCUSSION: message boards chat feedback CNN WEB SITES: AsiaNow Svenska Norge Danmark ... Italian FASTER ACCESS: europe japan TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW CNN NETWORKS: more networks transcripts SITE INFO: help contents search ad info ... jobs WEB SERVICES: CNN e-store Steller sea lions in deep straits in Alaska Steller sea lions are caught in the middle of a conservation argument between commercial fishing interests and environmental advocacy groups By Environmental News Network staff The Steller sea lion, an unassuming marine mammal protected under the Endangered Species Act, is in the national spotlight for the wrong reasons. Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles wants President Clinton to overturn a federal court ruling designed to protect the animal.

47. The Differences Between Seals And Sea Lions Here s how you can tell the difference between seals and sea lions, even though the differences are pretty small. http://ksks.essortment.com/differencesbetw_rluy.htm

The differences between seals and sea lions Here's how you can tell the difference between seals and sea lions, even though the differences are pretty small. They may look very much alike, but are seals and sea lions related? What are the differences? Seals and sea lions both belong to the scientific order Pinnipedia. The name literally means “fin-footed.” There are 33 living species of pinnipeds. They are all warm-blooded mammals that have a streamlined torpedo body, enabling them to swim and dive gracefully. Both seals and sea lions have flippers that act as rudders, helping them to steer in the water. However, although they are very suited to the marine environment, pinnipeds spend part of their life in the water and part on land, which sets them apart from the other marine mammals (whales). They live a nomadic lifestyle, spending months out at sea and then returning to land to rest. Scientists have divided the pinnipeds into three families: earless seals (Phocidae), eared seals (Otariidae), and walruses (Odobenidae). The earless seals are the phocids. They are what you would think of as a seal. They are called earless because they lack ear flaps. However, this does not mean they are deaf. Seals have tiny openings, which are called pinnae, that serve as ears. There are eighteen species of seals.

48. All About Seals, Sea Lions, And Walruses The All About Seals, sea lions, and Walruses Teacher s Guide for grades K3 was at Sea World to help you teach your students about seals, sea lions, http://www.seaworld.org/just-for-teachers/guides/pinnipeds/

All About Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses K-3 Teacher's Guide A Sea World Education Department Publication Contents Goals and Objectives Vocabulary What are Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses? Pinniped Picks ... Pre/Post Assessment To the Teacher The All About Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses Teacher's Guide for grades K-3 was developed at Sea World to help you teach your students about seals, sea lions, and walruses and the ecology of the ocean in an active, hands-on way. Our goal was to integrate science, mathematics, art, geography, and language. The brief background information in this Guide was written for you, the teacher. It will help you do these activities with your students. We suggest you also refer to some of the materials listed within the bibliography for more in-depth information. Goals of the Sea World Education Department: Based on a long-term commitment to education, Sea World strives to provide an enthusiastic, imaginative, and intellectually stimulation atmosphere to help students reach their academic potential. Specifically, our goals are... To instill in students of all ages an appreciation for science and a respect for all living creatures and natural environments.

49. Seals And Walrus Seals sea lions Walrus Other Sea Mammal Links. Seals. Elephant Seals California sea lions, like other sea lions, are quick and agile swimmers. http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/seamam.htm

Gander Academy Sea Mammals Seals Sea Lions Walrus Other Sea Mammal Links Seals Elephant Seals Many people may recognize the elephant seal from television documentaries. It is a well-studied species. This site has information on life, size, habitat and more. Seals and Seal Hunting; Facts and Myths Norwegian seal-hunting is restricted to two species of seal: the harp seal and the hooded seal. In the North Atlantic, the harp seal population alone numbers close to four million animals. Of these, approximately 900 000 are to be found in areas where Norwegians hunt for seal. The seal populations are growing. Shetland Wildlife Pages: Seals (Hooded, Grey, Ringed, Bearded and Common The only undoubtedly native mammals in Shetland are two species of seal - the Grey Seal and Common Seal - and the cetaceans, many of which are pelagic and so are only scarce visitors to inshore waters. Harp Seals This site contains information on many aspects of the harp seal. Mediterranean Monk Seal The Mediterranean Monk Seal is one of the worlds most endangered mammals. What chance is there of saving it from extinction? Harbour Seals This page includes a list of topics on many aspects of harbour seals.

50. Sea Lions General information on Zalophus californianus californianus, otherwise known as a sea lion. http://www.sazoo-aq.org/02meet/02sublinks/sealion.html

51. Sea Lion - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia A sea lion is any of several marine mammals of the family Otariidae. sea lions are characterized by the presence of external ear pinnae or flaps, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_lion

Sea Lion From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Sea lion For other uses, see Sea Lion (disambiguation) Sea lions A sea lion rookery at Monterey, California Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Pinnipedia Family: Otariidae Subfamily: Otariinae Genera Eumetopias Zalophus Otaria Neophoca ... Phocarctos A sea lion is any of several marine mammals of the family Otariidae . Sea lions are characterized by the presence of external ear pinnae or flaps, long front flippers, and the ability to walk on four flippers on land. Sea lions are generally found in coastal waters of the temperate to subpolar regions of both northern and southern hemispheres SUBORDER PINNIPEDIA Family Otariidae Subfamily Arctocephalinae : fur seals Subfamily Otariinae Steller's Sea Lion Eumetopias jubatus California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus South American Sea Lion Otaria flavescens Australian Sea Lion Neophoca cinerea New Zealand Sea Lion Phocarctos hookeri Family Phocidae : true seals Family Odobenidae : Walrus A hybrid sealion from a cross between the California sealion (Zalophus californianus) and the South American sealion (Otaria byronia) has occurred. A genetically confirmed Harp seal x Hooded seal hybrid has occurred.

52. Steller's Sea Lion - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The Steller s Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus), also known as the Northern Sea Lion, Steller s sea lions were listed as threatened on the US endangered http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steller's_Sea_Lion

Steller's Sea Lion From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Steller's Sea Lion Conservation status: Endangered Steller Sea Lion bull Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Otariidae Subfamily: Otariinae Genus: Eumetopias Gill Species: E. jubatus Binomial name Eumetopias jubatus Schreber The Steller's Sea Lion Eumetopias jubatus ), also known as the Northern Sea Lion , is a sea lion of the temperate eastern Pacific , named by Georg Steller .It is the largest of the eared seals , measuring up to 3.3 m in length and weighing 1,100 kg. Its range extends from the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia to the Gulf of Alaska in the north, and down to the Farallon Islands off central California (they formerly bred in the Channel Islands but have not been observed there since the 1980s. . Steller's Sea Lions were listed as threatened on the U.S. endangered species list in the 1990s and have since been the object of intense study. One suspected cause of their precipitous fall in numbers is overfishing of wall-eyed pollock and other fish stocks in the Gulf of Alaska.

53. Six Flags Marine World : Explore Ocean Discovery For the first time ever at Six Flags Marine World, sea lions and river otters Six Flags Marine World will raise the curtain to the New Sea Lion Show at http://www.sixflags.com/parks/marineworld/ocean/sealions.html

Img1 = Img1.concat(newImg1); URL1 = URL1.concat(newURL1); Img2 = Img2.concat(newImg2); URL2 = URL2.concat(newURL2); Check Out These Nearby Parks! >>Six Flags Waterworld Concord Six Flags Waterworld Sacramento For the first time ever at Six Flags Marine World, sea lions and river otters will be performing together in a theatrical comedy. Six Flags Marine World will introduce an exciting new direction for the Sea Lion Show, displaying an array of special effects, illusions and other surprises. The new adventure takes place in a Caribbean paradise known as Ocean Discovery. The entire family will laugh, clap and smile as Six Flags Marine World's Sea Lions and river otters "do it again"! Six Flags Marine World will raise the curtain to the New Sea Lion Show at the opening of Ocean Discovery coming this spring. SITE INDEX

54. Comparative Mammalian Brain Collections: California Sea Lion (Zalophus Californi California sea lions have a chocolate brown coat with a few lighter spots. This sea lion can be found on the coast of California, the islands of http://brainmuseum.org/Specimens/pinnipedia/calsealion/

California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus californianus) Whole brain photographs Standard views Special views Coronal section through middle of brain Movie Atlas Picture Atlas Physical characteristics and distribution California sea lions are commonly found in zoos and there are the "seals" usually seen in circus or animals acts. This sea lion can be easily trained to Balance balls by rewarding it with fish, they also like to eat molluscs. Once a trick is learned, it can remember the even months after not doing it. A sea lion can perform for 8-12 years. Description of the brain Animal source and preparation List of Specimens Explore Collections Brain Sections Brain Evolution ... Home

55. Fisherman's Wharf Sea Lions San Francisco California Honest opinons on things to do in Fisherman s Wharf San Francisco, California. http://www.sftravel.com/sealionsfishermanswharf.html

Sea Lions Best of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf Our favorite thing about our least favorite place, Fisherman's Wharf, are the sea lions that own Pier 39. Hidden on the left side of Pier 39 (enourmous shopping mall) are hundreds of sea lions basking in the sun. They have taken over a marina that held boats and are an incredible natural attraction. Just walk to the end of Pier 39 on the left side along the backs of the stores and behold the sea lions. They lie there, in the sun and bark- arf arf! Many people crowd around to see the sea lions, but many others never even realize they are there. If you visit the wharf, don't miss the sea lions! Tacky and over-priced, but clever we noticed this mini bungee jumping for kids on our last hideous visit to Fisherman's Wharf. For $6, your child can be suspended from elastic cords and jump on a trampoline. Stupid as this sounds, it is a pretty cool thing also just to the left of Pier 39 in the courtyard area. The ride is called "Fearless Flyer" and it was very fun for kids as shown above. Want a great hotel and a reasonable price? Check out our readers'

56. Walruses, Seals And Sea Lions, The Pinnipeds For K12 All About Seals, sea lions, and Walruses From SeaWorld Seals, sea lions and Walruses of the Pinniped Order Check site since it is under development; http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/walruses.htm

Walruses, Seals and Seal Lions, The Pinnipeds for K12 The following links are to sites containing information on walruses. Teachers and librarians need to evaluate sites for appropriateness to age group and curriculum objectives. General Sites Seals Sea Lions General Sites All About Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses From SeaWorld Seals, Sea Lions and Walruses of the Pinniped Order Check site since it is under development; from National Marine Mammal Laboratory General information, research and conservation, publications, photographs; from Ocean Guide [Back to Top] Walruses NATURE: Toothwalkers: Giants of the Arctic Ice Brief information on a walrus's life in the wild and captivity; resources; from PBS Arctic Animals. The Walrus Identification, habitat, other information from ThinkQuest Pacific Walrus Research Alaska Biological Science Center; extensive information, including Walrus Kids' Page The Pacific Walrus History, range, ecology and life history, relationship with people, management; plus information on the Bering Land Preserve from National Park Service Walruses Appearance, distribution, diet, population, other information

57. A Sea Lion Fight To The Finish Because, after all, sea lions, as much as any creature, are strictly Only tourists live in the city, she must think, and the sea lions must have been http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/1999/01/23/SPsealio

58. The Difference Between Seals And Sea Lions Eared seals like the California sea lion and the Northern fur seal are believed to have descended from a bearlike mammal. Adaptations like fins for http://www.sfgate.com/getoutside/pinnipeds.html

What is the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions? Pinnipeds, fin-footed marine mammals, are divided into two categories: earless seals (true seals) and eared seals (sea lions). Earless seals like the Northern elephant seal and harbor seal are believed to have descended from a line of terrestrial mammals similar to otters. Eared seals like the California sea lion and the Northern fur seal are believed to have descended from a bear-like mammal. Adaptations like fins for mobility, blubber for warmth and hydrodynamic body shape help both species survive in an aquatic habitat. Many of these pinnipeds make their homes around the Bay Below is a graphic differentiation between four of the six species of pinnipeds found in Northern California, courtesy of the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito. G ET O UTSIDE! ... ACKGROUND

59. Photo Of The Week: Sea Lions Bark It Up In Astoria Sheri sent us this photo of sea lions basking on a pier in Astoria. She said she didn t know why there were there. But I ll bet I do! http://portlandor.about.com/b/a/191845.htm

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60. California Sea Lions Venture North: Arctic Science Journeys Radio California sea lions Venture North Alaska Sea Grant s Arctic Science Journeys radio script. http://www.uaf.edu/seagrant/NewsMedia/02ASJ/01.25.02calif-sealions.html

Radio Script Scientists say California sea lions are becoming frequent visitors to Alaska as native Steller sea lion numbers plummet. These still images taken from video of a Steller sea lion rookery on Alaska's Chiswell Island show a male (left) and female California sea lion. (Courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center.) California Sea Lions Venture North INTRO: The Steller sea lion is listed as an endangered species in much of Alaska. And while scientists search for ways to help the species recover, a potential problem looms on the horizon. As Doug Schneider reports in this week's Arctic Science Journeys Radio, California sea lions are becoming frequent visitors to the state. STORY: Mounted high on a cliff overlooking the rocks of Chiswell Island, a popular Steller sea lion rookery in the northern Gulf of Alaska, a video camera sends images of sea lions coming and going from the island directly to the Alaska SeaLife Center, some 35 miles away in Seward. It was while watching video of the rookery that SeaLife Center researcher John Maniscalco first noticed something odd about some of the sea lions. MANISCALCO: "We started seeing a few California sea lions out at Chiswell Island through our remotely operated cameras."

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