California Sea Lion

Taxonomy: Animalia 

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Carnivora 

Family: Otariidae

Genus: Zalophus

Evolution

Subspecies are californianus, wollebaeki, and japonicus 

Around 9 to 12 years

The Stellar Sea lion is the closest relative to the California sea lion 

Eared Seal

Description:

Broad front flippers and long, narrow snouts 

Size: 8 feet long 

Weight: 1,000 lbs or more 

The lifespan of the california sea lion is 15 to 25 years

Females can reach six feet in length and weigh up to 250 pounds.