California Sea Lion Pup
Zalophus californianus (pup)
California sea lion pups are born on sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, and offshore islands along the eastern North Pacific. They remain close to their mothers in crowded breeding colonies, nursing on rich milk before gradually learning to swim and pursue small fish. Pups recognize their mothers by distinctive calls and scent amid the colony's constant barking.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- California Sea Lion Pup
- California Sea Lion