Sea lions eat many things
They like lots of different fish, including anchovies, herring salmon and sardines. They can also eat squid and octopus. |
Sea lions can swim at burst speeds up to 25 miles per hour, but most of the time they swim around the water.
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The average lifespan of the sea lion is about 20 years, but some have been recorded to live into their 30’s.
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Pups (baby sea lions) weigh about 13-20 pounds and are 2.5 feet long when they are born.
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Today there are 17 known species of sea lions and fur seal.
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sea lions can swim up to 25%
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sea lions can have up to 38 or 40 teeth.
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the sea lion also boasts a South American Sea Lion and 5 Patagonian Sea Lions.
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At adulthood male sea lions will reach weights between 800-1000 pounds and lengths of approximately 9-10 feet. .
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In the winged-footed family also known as pinnipeds, there are true seals and eared seals.
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