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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After she was found wandering along a highway in 2009, the sea lion was considered unsuitable for life in the wild.
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Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Moving forward, the team aims to test other sea lions and see if Ronan can match less predictable tempos.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Some sea lions suffering from high levels of domoic acid have acted aggressively toward swimmers and surfers near them in the water.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
The small fish are then eaten in large quantities by marine life, including sea lions and dolphins, poisoning them.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Moving forward, the team aims to test other sea lions and see if Ronan can match less predictable tempos.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Some sea lions suffering from high levels of domoic acid have acted aggressively toward swimmers and surfers near them in the water.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
The small fish are then eaten in large quantities by marine life, including sea lions and dolphins, poisoning them.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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