Some Quick Facts About Sea Lions
- Sea lions live in many parts of the world, always near the ocean. They sleep and take care of their babies on the land, but their food comes from the sea.
- They don't have feet like most mammals. Their short legs end in flippers. Their toes are long and webbed together.
- Sea lions are not true seals. A sea lion's ears stick out from its head. Seals just have holes for sound to go into.
- Sea lions can't walk very well on land. They stand up on their four flippers and hop and flop along as they walk.
- In the water, sea lions move fast! Their front flippers are powerful paddles. Their smooth bodies slip quickly through the water.
- Sea lions can stay underwater for an hour before coming up for air. They do tricks under the water just for fun.
- They are expert fishermen, too. They twist and turn quickly to make sure the fish don't get away.
- When they swim back to the beach, sea lions are tired. That's why you usually see them sleeping when they are on land.
