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California sea lions are very communicative creatures. They can often be heard barking like dogs in their large social groups made up of hundreds of sea lions. When they’re not lounging on beaches and rocky shores, California sea lions are hunting at sea for several days at a time.2 They are fast swimmers, reaching top speeds of 25 miles per hour (40 kmph) and can stay underwater for up to 10 minutes in pursuit of prey.3
During the pupping and breeding season from May to July, California sea lions are on shore for longer periods of time. Males are highly territorial and polygynous. They establish breeding territories that include as many as 14 females4 and defend the territory against other males for up to 45 days.1 Females give birth to one pup a year after a gestation period of 11 months and are ready to mate again three to four weeks after giving birth. A mother will nurse her newborn pup for only one to two days before leaving to feed for two to five days. Mothers use unique vocalizations with their pups to locate them after their feeding trips. They continue this pattern of nursing and feeding every few days until the pup is weaned after about a year.4
Негізгі бет CA Sea Lions play in the water, quarrel over good spot in the sun on Jetty near Cresent City Harbor
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