sea lion
noun
: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur
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Other Pigeon Point options include a sunset soak in a hot tub with an ocean view (and often a sea lion soundtrack) or a fort-building session with driftwood on a nearby beach.
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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Warmer water has led fish to swim farther from the sea lions’ breeding grounds, which has forced pregnant sea lions to swim farther to reach them and keep their pups healthy.
—Heather Knight Ian C. Bates, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The realization sends him to a dock filled with smiling beachgoers—including a friendly sea lion—who eagerly exchange high fives and grins with the Peacemaker actor.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
In February 2022, H5N1 was detected in sea lions in Peru.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Warmer water has led fish to swim farther from the sea lions’ breeding grounds, which has forced pregnant sea lions to swim farther to reach them and keep their pups healthy.
—Heather Knight Ian C. Bates, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The realization sends him to a dock filled with smiling beachgoers—including a friendly sea lion—who eagerly exchange high fives and grins with the Peacemaker actor.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
In February 2022, H5N1 was detected in sea lions in Peru.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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