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Flying Sea Lion! Who knew sea lions could leap out of the water like dolphins. California sea lion,Geotagged,United States,Zalophus californianus Click/tap to enlarge

Flying Sea Lion!

Who knew sea lions could leap out of the water like dolphins.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    The only time I saw them do this was in a documentary where they were chased by sharks, in South Africa I believe. Posted 10 years ago
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      morpheme
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      Around here, I think that would be unusual. There are a few shark species in Puget Sound, but only a few and only one that might be big enough to take on a sea lion. Posted 10 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        Yes the documentary centered around South Africa. Posted 10 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 Nov 16, 2014. Captured Nov 15, 2014 15:43 in Clallam County, WA, USA.
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  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 200mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.