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California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

Photo by Jeffrey Gray
Published on Project Noah
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36.8065, -121.785

Field Notes

Description:

Sea Lions sometimes hold their flippers out of the water to aid in thermoregulation.

Habitat:

Harbor

Reference Links:

The Marine Mammal Center : California Sea Lion

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Marine Mammals of the World
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Flora and Fauna of California Wilderness
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Northern California Flora and Fauna
Photographed
PublishedApril 27, 2014

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