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Apr 19, 2012
Eumetopias jubatus
Steller sea lions are the largest otariid. Males grow larger than females. The average standard length is 282 cm in adult males and 228 cm in adult females (maximum of about 325 cm and 290 cm, respectively); weight of males averages 566 kg and females 263 kg (maximum of about 1,120 kg and 350 kg) (Fiscus 1961, Calkins and Pitcher 1982, Loughlin and Nelson 1986, Winship et al. 2001). Newborn pups...
Apr 19, 2012
Phoca vitulina
Red-pelaged individuals occurs in some areas (e.g., San Francisco Bay); red color evidently is environmentally induced (Allen et al. 1993, J. Mamm. 74:588-593).
Source: Encyclopedia of Life
