Everything You Need To Know About Sea Lions from Tutorpace

Everything You Need To Know About Sea Lions from Tutorpace 0SHARESShare Sea lions belong to the family of seals and are classified under a family of wing-footed creatures called the pinnipeds. In fact, they fall under the eared seals category in the family which are different from true seals. What is the difference between true seals and eared seals? They have front flippers that are large and these are used by these animals to move through water at 25 mph speeds. These mammals also have external ears and have a body structure that enables them to move in dense marine environments. The coolest thing about sea lions is that they have rotating hip bones! And this helps them walk on land! Where do they live? Also found all over the world except the North Atlantic Ocean. Some species prefer warmer conditions and live close to California while others live in the sub arctic regions. #FunFact: Even though the climatic conditions are similar to their other normal habitats in the North Atlantic Ocean, sea lions aren’t found there and even scholars aren’t sure as to why. How are they classified? Well, they are mammals as they give birth to their young. In fact, the female sea lions nurse their young too. Did you know that a large group or family of sea lions is called a colony or pod? Some other fun facts about sea lions Extremely social animals Communicate using a variety of different sounds Usually found in large colonies And each of the colonies have sub groups Can dive up to 600 ft under water to find food Largest of the species is the Stellar Sea Lion Rarest of the lot is the New Zealand Sea Lion Can see better in water than in land Typical gestation period can vary anywhere between 8-11 months for a female sea lion Male species is very large and can weight even up to 1 ton in some cases (average weight â€" 1500 pounds) Females weigh up to 700 pounds and are shorter (9ft) while the male species can grow up to 11 ft Average life span is about 20 years and in captivity some have lived up to 30 years For more such interesting information, join Tutor Pace â€" the one stop destination for all your academic needs.