South American sea lion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South American sea lion |
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Otaria
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flavescens
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Otaria bryonia |
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The South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens), is a type of sea lion. It is also called the Southern Sea lion and the Patagonian sea lion. The South American fur sea lion is found on the Ecuadorian, Peruvian, Chilean, Falkland Islands, Argentinean, Uruguayan, and Southern Brazilian coasts. It is the only member of the genus Otaria.
Images for kids
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Sea lions resting on rock at Beagle Channel
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Sea lion colony at Peninsula Valdes
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Male with harem
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Female sea lion and pup
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Sea lion, symbol of Mar del Plata
_(Peninsula_de_Valdes,_Jan_1984).jpg)
See also
In Spanish: Lobo marino sudamericano para niños
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