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Stellar sea lion bull with some lady-friends at a “haulout” along Lynn Canal. The average adult male Steller sea lion is 9 feet in length and 1500 lbs. The average adult female is 7 feet in length and 600 lbs. At birth, Steller sea lions weigh 45 lbs. and are 3 feet in length. They are generally aggressive and very vocal with grumbles, growls, and roars. Adult males establish territories and aggressively defend them. Note long whiskers and coarse hair around the males neck. |
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