natural history
name one characteristic sea lions are known for
intelligence, playfulness, noisy barking
name something sea lions eat
fish, squid
which sea lion is bigger male or female
male
what allows sea lions to stay warm
thick layer of blubber
what is a natural habitat for a sea lion
sandy/rocky beaches
where do sea lions mostly live
northern pacific between Asia and north america
where do sea lions typically hunt
close to shore
name a characteristic that males have that females lack
a mane, bumps on there forehead
what do sea lions use there whiskers for
sense prey
can sea lions be found in rivers
yes
when do sea lions typically breed
may-june
even though sea lions swim faster than there predators how come they are always caught
element of surprise
about how much does a female sea lion weigh
220 pounds
does there heart rate go up or down when diving deep
down
In which direction do males migrate during the winter
north
what is the current population of sea lions
238,000
how many teeth do sea lions have
34 to 38
what color is a female sea lion
golden brown
what is the top speed a sea lion can reach
25 mph
True or False: Do females venture the islands of southern California during migration
false
what is the sea lions scientific name
zalophus californianus
what percent of an adults body weight do sea lions eat per day
5 to 8 percent
what are the bumps called on a males forehead
sagittal crests
how do sea lions regulate their body temperature
by lifting one or more flippers
name on man made structure that sea lions congregate on
jetties, piers, buoys