Skip to main content
Sea lion Sea lion

California sea lion
ISL Keeper Talk

California sea lion ISL Keeper Talk

Irish Name: Leon farraige California

IUCN Status: Least Concern

California sea lions are marine mammals that have streamlined bodies and large, powerful flippers. Males are dark brown, while females and young are tan in colour. They spend time in the water and on land. Their flippers can rotate under their bodies to allow them to ‘walk’ on land. California sea lions are excellent swimmers and can swim at a speed of up to 40 km/h.

Check out our ISL Keeper Talk below!

ISL Keeper Talk