Common Name: California Sea Lion
Scientific Name: Zalophus californianus
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family: Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, Otariidae
Diet: Carnivorous, fish, squid
Habitat: Along coastlines, man-made platforms
Range: British Columbia, Canada to Baja California, Mexico
Identification: Brown/tan coarse fur, midsize, eared seal, males larger than females, males have enlarged crest on head, long and narrow dog-like snout
Reproduction: Polygynous (one male with several female mates), 1-2 offspring per female per season (born in June), breeding occurs on the shore, occurs between May - August
Behavior: Seasonal migration, swim 15-20 MPH, can echolocate to find food, males establish breeding territories along beach, highly social
Predators: Sharks, Killer Whales
