sea lion

A marine mammal with two pairs of flippers.

Not to be confused with the seal. Unlike the seal, the sea lion's hind flippers are capable of rotating, allowing the animal to walk on land. They are also distinguished by having thin yet visible ears.

Examples

Sea Lion

Seal

See also

• seal (animal)
• walrus
• List of animals

External links

• Wikipedia: Sea lion
• Wikipedia: Pinniped