New Zealand sea lion
mammal
Also known as: Hooker’s sea lion, Neophoca hookeri, Phocarctos hookeri(Show More)
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The New Zealand sea lion, also known as Hooker's sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri), is a species of eared seal found exclusively in New Zealand. Males typically reach lengths of 2.0–2.5 meters and weigh less than Australian sea lions, while females are 1.5–2.0 meters long. These sea lions inhabit the waters around New Zealand and are part of the Otariidae family, which includes all sea lions and fur seals. They feed on fish, squid, and crustaceans, and occasionally prey on penguins.12
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