The Australian Sea Lion By:Lindsay Birckhead- Morton
Living in Australia Marine mammals Flippers instead of legs Pinnipeds/Fin foot Swim in cold deep water Social animals Agile on land
Habitat and Diet Live on beaches and deep water Eat fish, squid, and other sea animals Only feed at sea They live along parts of the western and southern coastline
Fun Facts years old Males can weigh up to 300 kilograms Gather in groups of 10 to 15 2 layers of fur
Endangerment Australians used to hunt this species Sea lions often get caught in fishing nets They are killed for their coat Killed from fishing equipment People are overfishing their prey
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