sea lion
noun
: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur
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In 2023, four sea lion bite incidents were reported to CIMWI, officials said.
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Stacie N. Galang, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Aggressive and erratic behavior isn’t the only way this toxic bloom can affect these animals, and sea lions aren’t the only infected animals.
Sea Lion Attacks
Recently in March 2025, two people in Southern California were attacked by an aggressive sea lion.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Narrated by Brendan Fraser, the stunning feature film introduces Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who’s learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 31 Mar. 2025
More than two dozen sea lions and a handful of birds suspected of domoic acid poisoning have been treated at the park’s rescue operation this year.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Stacie N. Galang, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Aggressive and erratic behavior isn’t the only way this toxic bloom can affect these animals, and sea lions aren’t the only infected animals.
Sea Lion Attacks
Recently in March 2025, two people in Southern California were attacked by an aggressive sea lion.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Narrated by Brendan Fraser, the stunning feature film introduces Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who’s learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 31 Mar. 2025
More than two dozen sea lions and a handful of birds suspected of domoic acid poisoning have been treated at the park’s rescue operation this year.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sea lion
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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