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(Zalophus californianus)
California sea lions are found from Vancouver Island, British Columbia to the southern tip of Baja California in Mexico. They breed primarily on offshore islands in the southern end of their range. Their populations have been growing steadily and gatherings of these animals can be seen in many areas along the coast. Being a very social animal, individuals often rest closely packed together on the shore or float together on the ocean’s surface in "rafts." California sea lions are known for their intelligence, activeness and noisy barking. They move gracefully through the water, utilizing their fore flippers to propel themselves and their hind flippers to steer. Their whiskers help them navigate through dark and murky waters. The California sea lion is an opportunistic feeder whose diets include squid, octopus, herring, rockfish, mackerel and small sharks.
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