California Sea Lion

Male California sea lions have a robust body while females and juveniles have a more slender body. They have broad foreflippers and a long, narrow snout. Males have a broad forehead. Their coats are dark brown with females being slightly lighter in color.

California sea lions are sexually "dimorphic" with males reaching average lengths of 7.5 ft (2.25 m) and weighing about 700 lbs (315 kg). Some large males exceed 1,000 lbs (455 kg). Females are much smaller, reaching average lengths of 6 ft (2 m) and weighing about 240 lbs (110 kg). They have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years.