Parc zoologique et botanique de Mulhouse

South American sea lion

Otaria flavescens

Illustration n°1 : South American sea lion
Illustration n°2 : South American sea lion

Sea lions are pinnipedia or sea mammals that have fins: front and back paws are phalanges covered with skin to help them move through the water. The male is distinguished by his body mass (300 to 50 kg). Females are smaller (100 to 150 kg) and have no mane.

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