Sea Lions

 
 
Galapagos sea lions swimming in Baronesa Bay
© Antonio Busiello / WWF-US
  1. SPECIES
  2. SEA LIONS
 

FACTS

 
  • ENSTATUS
    Endangered
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME
    Zalophus wollebaeki
  • WEIGHT
    around 400 pounds
  • LENGTH
    6 feet long
  • HABITATS
    Oceans

Sea lions haul out in large colonies on rocks and sandy shores on the Islands. They move into the water to feed and cool off as needed.