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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.

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Eric_S
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Uploaded Oct 30, 2012. Captured Jul 4, 2009 11:35 in 426-898 Brooklyn-Queens Greenway, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA.
  • Canon PowerShot S5 IS
  • f/2.7
  • 1/403s
  • ISO400
  • 6mm