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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Anyone with information on the sea lion shooting can contact NOAA’s 24/7 enforcement hotline at (800) 853-1964. —

Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 The 2-year-old male sea lion was discovered between two lifeguard stations at the Orange County beach on Aug. 7, NOAA Fisheries announced in an Instagram post Wednesday. —

Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 Orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and a variety of aquatic birds like puffins also call these waters home. Trails for hiking, running, and biking surround Tofino, winding through old-growth forests, dropping down to hidden beaches, and climbing up to scenic viewpoints. —

Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012) Martin Short as a crazed Italian circus sea lion! —

Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea lion