Stellers+Sealion

**Steller Sea Lion **



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 * Length and weight:** An adult male Steller sea lion is 9 feet in length and 1500 lbs. An adult female is 7 feet in length and 600 lbs. At birth, Steller sea lions weigh 45 lbs. and 3 feet in length.


 * Color:** Steller sea lions are light brown to blond with a dark brown darkening around the flippers and undersides. Pups are dark brown at birth. when wet or in the water Steller's appear light grayish-tan.


 * Behavior:** Steller sea lions are generally aggressive and very vocal with grumbles, growls, and roars. Roaring males often bob their heads up and down when vocalizing. Males establish territories and aggressively defend them. They gather on haulouts and rookeries and regularly travel great distances (up to 250 miles) to find food. They can dive to depths of 600 feet or less.


 * Body:** Steller sea lions have large, bulging eyes, and flat, square noses. Steller's also have long whiskers which are used to navigate underwater and find prey. The ears of a Steller are visible and are turned downwards so that water does not enter them when the sea lions go underwater. When adult males age, they develop a “mane” of long, coarse hair. Stelle are particularly agile on land and swim using their foreflippers.


 * Habitat:** Steller sea lions inhabit the cool coastal waters of the North Pacific. When not in the water, Steller's gather on rookeries and haulouts which are secluded rocky islands.

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