The South American sea lions are large Otariidae with surprisingly many names such as hair seals, seal lion, sea wolf, and many others. Males are certainly large and clearly distinguishable from females from their enormous heads and well-developed manes. These seal lions are highly recognizable by their upturned snouts and body dressed in orange or brown color. They live along the east and west coast of the South American continent. These animals are social, love to remain in groups and highly territorial. The sea wolf has been represented in art status and was at one time worshipped by the Moche people. They are usually more sexually dimorphic compared to other sea lions.
South American Sea Lions have a total length between 5.91’-9.84’ (1.8-3 m), body height of 19.7”-31.5” (50-80 cm), and width of 18.5”-26” (47-66 cm). The typical weight of the South American Sea Lion is in the range of 310-770 lb (140-350 kg). South American Sea Lions have lifespans between 16-30 years. The sizes of South American Sea Lions differ greatly between genders.
The South American sea lions are large Otariidae with surprisingly many names such as hair seals, seal lion, sea wolf, and many others. Males are certainly large and clearly distinguishable from females from their enormous heads and well-developed manes. These seal lions are highly recognizable by their upturned snouts and body dressed in orange or brown color. They live along the east and west coast of the South American continent. These animals are social, love to remain in groups and highly territorial. The sea wolf has been represented in art status and was at one time worshipped by the Moche people. They are usually more sexually dimorphic compared to other sea lions.
South American Sea Lions have a total length between 5.91’-9.84’ (1.8-3 m), body height of 19.7”-31.5” (50-80 cm), and width of 18.5”-26” (47-66 cm). The typical weight of the South American Sea Lion is in the range of 310-770 lb (140-350 kg). South American Sea Lions have lifespans between 16-30 years. The sizes of South American Sea Lions differ greatly between genders.
