Types of Sea Lions in the World

20Aug,2024

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Found along the western coast of North America, from Alaska to Mexico. They are known for their playful behavior and loud barking.

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California Sea Lion

The largest of the sea lion species, they inhabit the coasts of the North Pacific, from California to Alaska and across to Russia and Japan.

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California Sea Lion

Also known as the maned seal, they are native to the coasts of South America, including Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.

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South American Sea Lion

Found along the southern and western coasts of Australia, they are relatively rare and have distinctive, long, white whiskers.

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Australian Sea Lion

Native to New Zealand, these are one of the rarest sea lion species, with a robust build and a yellowish-brown coat.

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New Zealand Sea Lion

Native to the Galápagos Islands, these sea lions are smaller than their Californian relatives and have a more slender build.

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Galápagos Sea Lion