SEA LION Definition & Meaning

sea lion

noun

any of several large eared seals, as Eumetopias jubatus Steller's sea lion, of the northern Pacific Ocean, and Zalophus californicus California sea lion, of the Pacific coast of North America.
Heraldry. a monster having the forepart of a lion, webbed forepaws, and the dorsal fin and tail of a fish.

sea lion

noun

any of various large eared seals, such as Zalophus californianus ( Californian sea lion ), of the N Pacific, often used as a performing animal

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of sea lion¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

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But last month off the coast of Southern California, the ocean turned hostile after a sea lion lunged at him, bit him and dragged him off his board.

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A 15-year-old girl was attacked during her swim test in Long Beach by a sea lion sickened by a recent toxic algae bloom, according to the girl’s family.

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According to The Dolphin Company's website, species held at the park include bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, sea lions, penguins, harbour seals, birds and reptiles.

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A surfer reported an attack by a sea lion that was “feral, almost demonic” as he was on his board off Ventura County on Friday.

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The suspect was seen using a 8-inch black knife to remove the sea lion’s head, placing it in a plastic bag and riding off, according to NOAA.

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