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Otariidae
Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear-flaps, long fore-flippers, the ability to walk on all fours, and short thick hair. Together with the fur seal, they comprise the family Otariidae, or eared seals. There are six extant and one extinct species (the Japanese sea lion) in five genera. Their range extends from the subarctic to tropical waters of the global ocean in both the northern and southern hemispheres with the notable exception of the northern Atlantic Ocean.[1]. They have an average life span of 20-30 years.
It must have been a struggle to get up there based on the median high tide and guano markings on that rock! Great shot!
Spotted on Mar 25, 2008
Submitted on Oct 25, 2011
