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sea lion

DEFINITIONS OF: sea lion

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n any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat

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Otaria Byronia, South American sea lion
of the southern coast of South America
California sea lion, Zalophus californianus, Zalophus californicus
often trained as a show animal
Australian sea lion, Zalophus lobatus
a variety of sea lion found in Australia
Eumetopias jubatus, Steller sea lion, Steller's sea lion
largest sea lion; of the northern Pacific
Type of:
eared seal
pinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land; valued for its soft underfur
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