sea lions (animals)

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Scope note
General term for any of six extant and one extinct pinniped species in five genera, belonging to the family of the Otariidae and occurring mainly on Pacific coasts. These large marine mammals have external ear flaps, long fore-flippers, and hind limbs that they can rotate forward for locomotion on land; males of most species have lion-like manes and constantly roar to defend their territory and harems.
sea lions
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024