Females can reach sizes up to 6
feet and weigh about 200 lb. Males
can reach lengths of 6 to 8 feet
and weigh 440-880 lb.
California sea lions eat a variety
of fish including hake, opaleye,
herring and northern anchovy. They
also eat squids and octopus.
Although California sea lions are
not threatened or endangered, they
can be affected by pollution and
over fishing.
California sea lions are among
the most vocal mammals, Their vocalizations
include barks, roars, growls, and
grunts.
When they are on land, sea lions
gather in large groups (as many
as 1,000 individuals) and may lie
near and on top of each other.
California sea lions live along
the Pacific coast of North America,
from Canada's British Columbia to
Baja California in Mexico.
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