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Hairless California Sea Lion at Antwerpen zoo During a training session that is open to the public twice a day. Antwerpen,California sea lion,Zalophus californianus Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Hairless California Sea Lion at Antwerpen zoo

During a training session that is open to the public twice a day.

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Wow, it almost looks like plastic, so sleek!
     Posted 12 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Yeah they are normally a lot more hairy, but apparently they shed their hair a few times per year. I've read that this happens more in captivity than in the wild. Posted 12 years ago
  3. View Frankhuizen Photography's profile
    Frankhuizen Photography
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    Looks like a bronze statue ;-) Posted 12 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Don't let Miss Spanky hear this! Posted 12 years ago

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The California sea lion

The California sea lion is a coastal eared seal native to western North America. It is one of six species of sea lions. Its natural habitat ranges from southeast Alaska to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California. California sea lions are sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females, and have a thicker neck, and a protruding sagittal crest.

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Similar species: Carnivorans
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Uploaded May 28, 2013. Captured Apr 27, 2013 12:21.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO280
  • 150mm