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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For them, the moose is just another source of protein, much like seals and sea lions, and the opportunity for such a large, nutritious meal is hard to pass up.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Our rental car clung to the outside lane of the highway winding up into Big Sur and dipping down to rocky beaches where seals and sea lions sunned themselves.
—Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
There are also several renowned snorkel and dive sites, and swimming with sea lions is always a visitor favorite.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Our rental car clung to the outside lane of the highway winding up into Big Sur and dipping down to rocky beaches where seals and sea lions sunned themselves.
—Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
There are also several renowned snorkel and dive sites, and swimming with sea lions is always a visitor favorite.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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