[22] California sea lions sometimes follow dolphins and exploit their hunting efforts. Sea lion has 6 species. California sea lion females give birth to a single pup between May and June that they provision through lactation. It moves the foreflippers in a transverse, rather than a sagittal, fashion. Males can grow to weigh over 800 pounds (390 kg). Median lifespan for California sea lion in natural habitat is 7.7-11.5 years. Rotates all four flippers underneath body to walk on land. After breeding season, some males migrate north while females remain relatively close to breeding areas. Sharks attack California sea lions by ambushing them while they are resting at the surface. California sea lions have an 11-month gestation period and give birth to a single pup in rookeries (Aurioles-Gamboa and Hernández-Camacho, 2015). Maximum length is 6.6 feet (2 m) for female and 7.8 feet (2.4 m) for male. The delayed implantation may last up to three months with an average gestation period lasting 9 months. Physical Description. California sea lions are preyed on by killer whales and large sharks. Adult females spend 1.6-1.9 days on land and 1.7-4.7 days at sea. Average dive length of 1.5-2.8 minutes; maximum dive length of about 10 minutes. [3] Females and juveniles have a tawny brown pelage,[3] although they may be temporarily light gray or silver after molting. Mothers care for their female pups for a longer period of time than male pups. However, the California sea lions rarely used the signs semantically or logically. [1], In the United States, the California sea lion is protected on the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), passed in 1972, which outlaws hunting, killing, capture, and harassment of the animal. At Monterey Bay, California sea lions appear to be the more common food items for transient mammal-eating killer whale pods. These highly intelligent and social mammals breed in large colonies on offshore island rookeries such as California’s Channel Islands. 1: The Walrus, Sea Lions, Fur Seals and Sea Otter. (RWPZ 2000) Sea lions have the ability to delay implantation by up to three months and the average gestation period is nine months. The stocks of the Gulf of California live in the shallow waters of the north (Northern stock), the tidal islands near the center (Central stock), and the mouth of the bay (Southern stock). California Sea Lions can be found in the North Pacific Ocean along the west coast of North America. Elevated water temperatures reduced the abundance of anchovies, sardines and mackerel, principal components of the California sea lion pup diet during nursery season. Its foreflipper movement is not continuous; the animal glides in between each stroke. Most births occur in late June. The gestation period of the sea lion is 9 months. [11] California sea lions may travel at speeds of around 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph),[12] and can dive at depths of 274 m (899 ft) and for up to 9.9 minutes, though most dives are typically 80 m (260 ft) and last less than 3 minutes. (110 kg). Therefore, females actually produce a pup in about 7-8 months. California sea lions live on the western coast of North America from the Baja California peninsula in Mexico to British Columbia. The stock status of the California sea lions at the deep waters of the central bay has not been analyzed. [14] California sea lions have fairly acute underwater hearing, with a hearing range of 0.4–32 kHz. These groups begin to disintegrate as the females begin to mate. They breed on coasts, where a single baby, or pup, is born after 11 months of gestation. Sea lions mate twenty to thirty days after giving birth to their pup. California Sea Lion - *Zalophus californianus*. They are also threatened by pollutants like DDT and PCB which accumulate in the marine food chain. [42], The IUCN lists the California sea lion as Least Concern due to "its large and increasing population size. Males are territorial and maintain a harem of around 15 females. "[1] The estimated population is 238,000–241,000 for the U.S. or Pacific Temperate stock, 75,000–85,000 for the Western Baja California or Pacific Tropical stock, and 31,393 for the population in the Gulf of California. The most commonly used one is their characteristic bark. [5] The California sea lion differs from the Galápagos sea lion in its greater sexual dimorphism. [10] When moving on land, the California sea lion is able to turn its hindflippers forward and walk on all fours. Breeding After a gestation period of 11 months, California Sea Lions give birth to a single pup. In some rookeries, copulation may be monopolized by a few males, while at others, a single male may sire no more than four pups. Sea lions have streamlined bodies that enable them to swim at speeds of 25 to 30 miles per hour. California sea lions feed on a wide variety of seafood, mainly squid and fish, and sometimes clams. As can be seen in the chart, apes (including humans), monkeys, big cats, and rodents can be clearly grouped according to their gestation period. [7] California sea lions may eat alone or in small to large groups, depending on the amount of food available. Average weight at birth is 13-20 lbs. [3] California sea lions can stay at sea for as long as two weeks at a time. Pups will also bleat or bark when playing or in distress. [39], The California sea lion is used in military applications by the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program, including detecting naval mines and enemy divers. [3], California sea lions communicate with a range of vocalizations. [3], Traditionally, the Galápagos sea lion and Japanese sea lion were classified as subspecies of the California sea lion. After an 11-month gestation period, the female gives birth to a single pup. California sea lions have a polygynous breeding pattern. Both sexes reach sexual maturity by 4-5 years of age. Most fights occur during this time. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the species as Least Concern due to its abundance. [33], Female California sea lions are less vocal. Their color ranges from chocolate brown in males to a lighter, golden brown in females. This "rhythmic entrainment" was previously seen only in humans, parrots and other birds possessing vocal mimicry. A male California sea lion usually keeps his territory for around 27 days. Gestation Period in Days : 15-20. [43] Applications have been granted for removal of several individual California sea lions at Ballard Locks[44] and at the Bonneville Dam, where up to 92 California sea lions can be killed each year for a 5-year period. The California Sea Lions attain sexual maturity at about 4 to 5 years of age. Females only a third the size of males: The California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) is a coastal sea lion of the northern Pacific Ocean. There is usually one pup per birth. The mother’s will remain on land or ice with their pups for the first couple of weeks of life. Pp. A California sea lion may go through a year of training before performing a behavior for the public. [23] They also have learned to feed on steelhead and salmon below fish ladders at Bonneville Dam and at other locations where fish must queue in order to pass through dams and locks that block their passage. The platypus and 4 species of echidnas do not give birth to live young, despite being a mammal. [1] The Western Baja California stock mainly breeds near Punta Eugenia and at Isla Santa Margarita. Females generally give birth annually but intervals between births can be two years or more in some sea lions. Males are dark brown, while females and young are a uniform tan colour. Truist Pier 225’s live presentation, Under the Boardwalk, features Georgia Aquarium's incredible California sea lions. They breed and give birth to pups on islands or in remote coastal rookeries. Gestation period (days) Reference Min Max Average Alpaca: 345 Baboon: 185 Bear 220 Bear 215 Bear 241 Beaver: 122 American bison: 217 Camel 360 420 390 Cat 58 67 64 Chimpanzee: 230 250 240 Chinchilla: 105 115 110 Chipmunk: 31 Cow: 279 292 286 Deer (white-tailed) 201 Dog 58 65 61 Donkey: 335 426 365 There are an estimated 300,000 California Sea Lions in the wild. [25] California sea lions are also common prey for white sharks. [3] The face of adult males may also be light tan in some areas. Help to feel the shape and size of objects and detect vibrations and sounds. 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California sea lions’ whiskers can detect vibrations under water. With our unique Seal Encounter, you'll go behind the scenes of our Cold Water Quest gallery and enjoy 30 minutes with our seals in their Aquarium home. RANGE AND HABITAT The California sea lion resides along the Pacific Coast mainly in the waters of central Mexico and California where they breed, but in non-breeding season can be found as far north as Vancouver Island, Canada. [9] The flexibility of its spine allows the California sea lion to bend its neck backwards far enough to reach its hindflippers. Reported swim speed between 6-8 mph (10-13 kph); maximum swim speed of 25 mph (40 kph) for a short distance. They may also search along the ocean bottom. [30] Females remain with their pups onshore for 10 days and nurse them. [3] The territorial and mating system of the California sea lion has been described as similar to a lek system, as females appear to choose their mates while moving through different territories. Vocalize through barks, growls, honks and clicks. They have been found with scars made by attacks from both white sharks and shortfin mako sharks. The Natural History and Behavior of the California Sea Lion. These semi-aquatic mammals feed on fish, squid, and shellfish. California Sea Lions are mostly seen in the southern half of Vancouver Island though will go as far as southern Alaska. They mainly haul-out on sandy or rocky beaches, but they also frequent manmade environments such as marinas and wharves. Trainers reward their animals with fish, which motivates them to perform. 34-38 cone-shaped teeth and four canine teeth; sea lion catches its food with teeth and then swallows it whole. California sea lions have also been observed feeding on chicks of the common murre. Average dive depth of 66-164 feet (20-50 m); maximum dive depth of about 900 feet (274 m). Sheds juvenile fur and grows adult fur at 4-6 months of age. In the Persian Gulf, the animals can swim behind divers approaching a US naval ship and attach a clamp with a rope to the diver's leg. Other aggressive vocalizations given by females include the "squeal", the "belch", and the "growl". [13], California sea lions have color vision, though it is limited to the blue-green area of the color spectrum. However, its memory allows it to perform a behavior even after three months of resting. California Sea Lion(Zalophus californianus) is a large and intelligent mammal species, mostly found Western America. The barks of territorial and non-territorial males sound similar, although those of the former are deeper. Males may bark when threatening other males or during courtship. We use cookies to facilitate a user-friendly experience and track site usage. Mitochondrial DNA sequences in 2009 have identified five distinct California sea lion populations: the U.S. or Pacific Temperate stock, the Western Baja California or Pacific Tropical stock, and the Southern, Central, and Northern Gulf of California stocks. The only other vocalization made by territorial males is a "prolonged hoarse grunt sound" made when an individual is startled by a human. [37] [46], These animals exploit more man-made environments like docks for haul-out sites. Along with the Galápagos sea lion and the extinct Japanese sea lion, the California sea lion belongs to the genus Zalophus, which derives from the Greek words za, meaning "intensive," and lophus, meaning "crest. Large eyes with excellent vision both in and out of water and in low-light conditions. Critics have objected to the killing of the California sea lions, pointing out that the level of mortality permitted as a result of recreational and commercial fisheries in the river and as part of the operation of hydroelectric dams pose a greater threat to the salmon. [7] Adult male California sea lions play no role in raising pups, but they do take more interest in them than adult males of other otariid species; they have even been observed to help shield swimming pups from predators. California sea lions feed on a number of species of fish and squid, and are preyed on by killer whales and great white sharks. (390 kg). Median lifespan for California sea lion in human care is 23.5 years. The California Sea Lion breed typically along the Northern California coast, with a male measuring up to 2.4 m long and weighing up to 350 kg whilst a female reaches up to 1.8 m, weighing around 100 kg. [31] Older pups may sometimes join their mothers during their foraging trips. Read about how we use cookies by visiting our "Privacy and Terms." Otariids, also known as eared seals, differ from true seals in having external ear flaps, and proportionately larger foreflippers and pectoral muscles. They make continuous dives, returning to the surface to rest. For ball balancing, trainers toss a ball at a California sea lion so it may accidentally balance it or hold the ball on its nose, thereby gaining an understanding of what to do. Bring the memories home with you! They travel at an estimated speed of 10.8 km/h, and young sea lions have an initial defecation time averaging 4.2 hours. 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Males are usually unable to prevent females from leaving their territories,[3] particularly in water. With our unique Sea Liosn Up Close program, your group will get a unique, up-close, but socially distant interaction with our charismatic sea lions. The number of California Sea lions wintering in BC have been increasing since the 1970s along with the increased numbers in California and Mexico. Weight at birth. Breeding takes place during the summer months of May to July. [49] This caused many California sea lion pups to starve, while others died when they took to open waters in search of food at too early an age. [15] California sea lions rely on their whiskers or vibrissae for touch and detection of vibrations underwater. Sea lions reach sexual maturity at (350 kg) for male. Interbirth intervals are particularly long for this species, being 21 days for California sea lions off California and more than 30 days for California sea lions in the Gulf of California. May seize fish from fishing lines and nets. Opportunistic feeder; feeds mainly at upwelling areas. This is likely an adaptation for living in marine coastal habitats. June - August Reproduction: One Zalophus californianus pup is usually born during this time, and the mother may give birth in land or water. The California sea lion was described by René Primevère Lesson, a French naturalist, in 1828. Female coloration is lighter brown while male is typically darker brown, though males range in color from light brown to black. Gestation period lasts about 11 months, however California sea lion exhibits delayed implantation, meaning that, although the egg is fertilized at the time of mating, it does not implant and begin to develop until sometime in October. [41] However, the Navy insists that the California sea lions are removed once their mission is complete. Handbook of Marine Mammals: vol. [8] Both sexes have long, narrow muzzles. California sea lions are highly social and breed around May to June. During the pupping and breeding season from May to July, California sea lions are on shore for longer periods of time. Well-developed sense of smell on land, but cannot smell underwater. Females generally give birth to a single pup. May jump out of the water, a behavior known as “porpoising,” or surf in the waves. [7] Although the species has a slender build, adult males have robust necks, chests, and shoulders. Beginner Environmental Leadership Program, Alliance of Marine Mammals Parks & Aquariums (AMMPA), International Marine Animal Trainer's Association (IMATA). In 1994 an amendment to the Act allowed for the possibility of limited lethal removal of pinnipeds preying on endangered salmonids should the level of predation be documented to have a significant adverse impact on the decline or recovery of ESA-listed salmonids. Commonly eaten fish and squid species include salmon, hake, Pacific whiting, anchovy, herring, rockfish, lamprey, dogfish, and market squid. Stop by our gift shop for all your sea lion gifts or shop online here. Many docks are not designed to withstand the weight of several resting California sea lions which cause major tilting and other problems. [21] They mostly forage near mainland coastlines, the continental shelf, and seamounts. Normal prey for California sea lions includes anchovies, sardine, whiting, mackerel, rockfish and market squid. Sea lions are different than seals due to having small external ear flaps and their ability to bend their rear flippers forward under their bodies to move on land. Two long, powerful, wing-like front flippers with short claws and two smaller rear flippers. Fur on male’s head may become lighter with age. Sea lions produce fat rich milk for their pups, which is made up of 35% fat, while cow's milk and human milk contains only 2-4% fat. On average, California sea lions are 5-7 feet long. California sea lions are sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females, and have a thicker neck, and protruding sagittal crest. Maximum weight for female is more than 240 lbs. Navy officials say the California sea lions can do this in seconds, before the enemy realizes what happened. California sea lions and Steller sea lions are common along the west coast of North America, while the Galapagos sea lion is native to the coastal areas of northern South America near Ecuador. Pups have a black or dark brown pelage at birth. It is one of six species of sea lion within the family Otariidae, the eared seals. [12] Males may forage as far as 450 km (280 mi) from shore when water temperatures rise. Mothers stay in the area until August to raise their pup and breed again. Animals related to each other usually have similar gestation periods. [6], Being sexually dimorphic, California sea lions differ in size, shape, and coloration between the sexes. [7] Adult males also have a protruding crest which gives them a "high, domed forehead";[8] it is tufted with white hairs. Outside their breeding season, California sea lions spend much of their time at sea, but they come to shore to molt. California sea lions communicate with numerous vocalizations, notably with barks and mother-pup contact calls. [32] Pups are weaned by a year but can continue to suckle for another year. https://www.top10hq.com/top-10-animals-with-longest-gestation-period Its natural habitat ranges from southeast Alaska to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California. California sea lions of the Gulf of California do not migrate; they stay in the Gulf year-round. Breeding and pupping season falls between early May until late July. The females in these groups will mount each other as well as the males. Pups weigh 13 to 20 pounds at birth; they are usually weaned after 12 months. Flippers are supported by a skeletal structure similar to the bones in a human hand. This vocalization is also made by groups of non-reproductive males. Mothers nurse their pups in between foraging trips. [36] In 2011, a California sea lion named Ronan was recorded bobbing her head in synchronization to musical rhythms. 67-97 in S Ridgway, R Harrison, eds. [17] Although several otariinae have been recorded around the Japanese archipelago in recent years, their exact origins are unclear. Enjoy new thrills, adventures and fish-filled fun each time you visit, Support our work towards research and conservation, Special Events – Covid-19 Safety Measures, Primarily squid, anchovy, rockfish, whiting and mackerel, Eastern Pacific from Prince William Sound, Alaska to the southern tip of Mexico. This form of aquatic locomotion, along with its streamlined body, effectively reduces drag underwater. Territorial males are the loudest and most continuous callers, and barks are produced constantly during the peak of the breeding season. Oldest sea lion recorded in a natural habitat was 17 years old. Oldest sea lion recorded in human care was 31 years old. California sea lions are sea mammals that have large, fat, streamlined bodies, small heads, and large powerful flippers. Some territories are underwater, particularly those near steep cliffs. [19] In 2004, a healthy California sea lion was found sitting on a road in Merced County, California, almost a hundred miles upstream from the San Francisco Bay and half a mile from the San Joaquin River.[20]. The gestation period is 8 to 11 months and by this time the pup she is caring for right now will be able to take care of itself. [28] California sea lions that fail to establish a territory are driven out to sea or gather at a nearby beach. From May to August, males establish territories and try to attract females with which to mate. However, a genetic study in 2007 found that all three are in fact separate species. Compared to the harbor seal, the California sea lion's vibrissae are smoother and less specialized and thus perform less when following hydrodynamic trails, although they still perform well. Ancient mitochondrial DNA of the Japanese sea lion shows that it is closely related to the California sea lion (suggested divergence time 2.2 million years ago). Since temperatures can reach over 30 °C (86 °F) during this time, males must include water within their territories. Pups respond with a "mother-response call", which is similar in structure. May hunt alone or cooperatively; males may gather at the mouths of freshwater rivers for fish. [30], Female California sea lions have a 12-month reproductive cycle, consisting of a 9-month actual gestation and a 3-month delayed implantation of the fertilized egg before giving birth in June or July. Pup is dark brown in color at birth. [30], Marine biologist Ronald J. Schusterman and his research associates have studied the California sea lions' cognitive ability. Because of this, California sea lions are a popular choice for public display in zoos, circuses and oceanariums, and are trained by the United States Navy for certain military operations. Pups left onshore tend to gather in nurseries to socialize and play. Collective Noun – Colony or pod. California sea lions typically breed in early July, and females give birth to one pup after a gestation period of about 11 months. Length/Size – 2.4 m (7.9 ft) Weight – 350 kg (770 lb) Top Speed – 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) Life Expectancy – 15-25 years; Maximum longevity in captivity is 35.7 years. [26] California sea lions that are attacked in the hindquarters are more likely to survive and make it to the shore. [6] Off the Pacific coast of the United States, California sea lions are so numerous that they are close to carrying capacity, while the Gulf of California population declined by 20% by 2008. 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