Most California sea lion pups are born in June. Galápagos sea lion pups are born throughout most of the year, probably because of the year-round warm, tropical climate. Peak season is late …

The California sea lion is a top predator in coastal and offshore waters. Predator species provide insights into how organisms within the food chain respond to warming temperatures and other …

Feb 19, 2015 · During the first 10 days of February, we responded to 100 more California sea lions—most of them starving pups. Since then, our stranding hotline has been ringing off the …

The sound a female California sea lion gives when calling her pups is called a "pup-attraction call", described as "loud" and "brawling". Pups respond with a "mother-response call", which is …

Feb 8, 2025 · Seaworld rescued a California Sea Lion pup at Mission Beach on Saturday morning. He will be nursed back to health over the next few weeks.

Aug 23, 2023 · As top predators in the marine ecosystem, sea lions serve as sentinels of ocean conditions and changes occurring across the food web. For more information, download the …

The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a permanent resident of the California Current System. Females give birth to a single pup between May and June. For about 11 months, …

Female sea lions emit a unique vocalization when calling their pups, and the pups themselves will bleat and make a high pitched alarm call. Juveniles and young adults of both sexes will make …

Feb 26, 2025 · A baby sea lion recently caused quite a stir when it found its way onto Highway 101 near the Candlestick Point exit in San Francisco. Drivers spotted the little traveler at …

Since January 2013, elevated levels of malnourished sea lion pups and yearlings have been stranded on California beaches. More than 2,000 young sea lions have washed ashore in …