IUCN status Vulnerable. Show moreView chapterExplore book New Zealand Sea Lion B. Louise Chilvers, in Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals (Third Edition), 2018 IV Behavior and Physiology New Zealand sea lions are polygamous, colonial breeders that have a highly synchronized breeding season; 69% ...
Common Name: Steller Sea Lion Scientific Name: Eumetopias jubatus Type: Mammals Diet: Carnivore Group Name: Raft (in water), colony (on land) Average Life Span: 18 years (males); 30 years (females) Size: 7.75 to 9.25 feet Weight: 1.2 tons Size relative to a 6-ft man: IUCN Red ...
Irruptions of a sea lion poxvirus have occurred during El Niño events, adding to the stress on individuals from starvation. Feral and uncontrolled dogs have been reported to kill sea lion pups, and could transmit diseases to the population. IUCN status Endangered. Read more View chapter...
Australian Sea Lion Predators The Australian sea lion’s main predator is thegreat white shark. It may also be targeted by thekiller whale. Is The Australian Sea Lion Endangered? The Australian sea lion is rated ‘Endangered’ by the IUCN and is one of the world’s most threatened pinnipeds...
Despite their status at the top of the food chain, the Steller's Sea Lion is susceptible to predators. Killer Whales are the primary predatory, though certain sharks like the Sleeper and Great White may prey on an unsuspecting juvenile if the opportunity arises. A...
Common Name: California sea lion Scientific Name: Zalophus californianus Type: Mammals Diet: Carnivore Group Name: Herd, raft Average Life Span: Up to 30 years in the wild Size: Up to 8 feet Weight: Up to 1,000 pounds Size relative to a 6-ft human: IUCN Red List Status: ? Least...
The status of sea lion populations is variable. The Japanese sea lion has not been sighted since the 1970s and is now considered extinct. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), three species—the California, Australian, and southern sea lions—are currently ...
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The status of sea lion populations is variable. The Japanese sea lion has not been sighted since the 1970s and is now considered extinct. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), three species鈥攖he California, Australian, and southern sea lions鈥攁re currently ...
the potential extinction ofP. nobilis. Following this critical situation, the status of the species has been reevaluated and has been recently moved to “critically endangered” on the IUCN red list28. However, a couple of populations in localities along the early infected Spanish coastline remain...