What’s the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?

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Fur seal in Namibia

Left image: Brown-furred marine mammal resting on volcanic rocks by the ocean, head raised with pointed muzzle and visible front flippers splayed on the rock. Right image: Dark-skinned marine mammal lying on ice, head turned toward camera, nursing a light-colored pup positioned against its side.

What’s the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

Cydney Grannan
Cydney Grannan was an Editorial Intern at Encyclopædia Britannica. She received her B.A. in English from the University of Chicago in 2016.

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Rick Livingston

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Added media.	Rick Livingston	Aug 20, 2025