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California Sea Lion male

Zalophus californianus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Male scratching its head.
Sea lions are sexually dimorphic, males are larger than females, and have a thicker neck and protruding crest. They mainly haul-out on sandy or rocky beaches.

Habitat:

Rocky coastline at La Jolla.

Reference Links:

California sea lion

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