***About California Sea Lions

***: California sea lions are fascinating marine mammals known for their intelligence, playfulness, and noisy barking. Native to the western coast of North America, they are a common sight from Vancouver Island, British Columbia to Baja California in Mexico. These adept swimmers often haul out on rocky shores or docks to rest and bask in the sun. Social creatures, California sea lions interact with each other through a variety of vocalizations and body movements. They feed primarily on a diet of squid, fish, and occasionally shellfish, playing an important role in their marine ecosystem as both predator and prey. Their population is currently stable, but they face threats from pollution, fishing nets, and climate change, which could impact their natural habitat and food sources.

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