Human interactions of Sea Lion

Some species of sea lion are readily trainable and are often a popular attraction at zoos and aquariums. The archetypal circus "seal" performing behaviors such as throwing and catching balls on its nose and clapping is almost always a sea lion. Sea lions have been trained by the U.S. Navy's Marine Mammal Program, based in San Diego, to detain scuba...

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Social behavior and reproduction of Sea Lion

Mating occurs between August and December, and the pups are born between December and February. Males arrive first and defend territories, but switch to female defense as they were joined by them. Males defend females from neighbours and intruders with threat displays and by fighting, and forcefully hold pre-estrous females near them. On rocky beaches,...

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