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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An unknown individual also shot and killed a 2-year-old sea lion at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Aug. 7.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Read Next California Visitors keep harassing sea lions at iconic California beach.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
Within hours, the team was called again when lifeguards saw a seizing sea lion.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
Southern California officials are advising beachgoers to avoid distressed sea lions in the Malibu area.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Read Next California Visitors keep harassing sea lions at iconic California beach.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
Within hours, the team was called again when lifeguards saw a seizing sea lion.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
Southern California officials are advising beachgoers to avoid distressed sea lions in the Malibu area.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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