Why are sea lions called that?

It is a bit of an odd name, considering pinnipeds are more closely related to bears. I don't know for certain, but I suspect it was due to several observations. One, they are carnivorous and fairly vicious predators with quite pronounced canines. read more

It is a bit of an odd name, considering pinnipeds are more closely related to bears. I don't know for certain, but I suspect it was due to several observations. One, they are carnivorous and fairly vicious predators with quite pronounced canines. Secondly, it is likely that the first observed, by western eyes, species was the Stellar sea lion. read more

April 14th, 2012 - Whidbey Island, Washington On a recent Gray Whale watching cruise the boat came across a Steller Sea Lion sunbathing peacefully on a buoy just off Possession Point on the southern end of Whidbey Island. read more

Sea lions are called sea lions because they dominate like lions and they live in the sea. read more