Australian sea lion
A species of Australian sea lion Scientific name : Neophoca cinerea Genus : Australian sea lion
Australian sea lion, A species of Australian sea lion
Scientific name: Neophoca cinerea
Genus: Australian sea lion
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Description
The Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) is a large seal of the Australian coast.
General Info
Lifespan
25-30 years
Diet
Australian sea lion primarily feeds on marine animals, especially focusing on cephalopods and fishes. It demonstrates opportunistic feeding behavior, occasionally consuming seabirds and even other seals.
Appearance
Australian sea lion is a robust-bodied marine mammal, possessing a sleek, short fur coat primarily of a dark grey hue. Females and juveniles display golden or creamy highlights on the chest and underside. A noticeable crest on their broad, muscular neck and a tapered head with a rounded nose are distinctive features. Its flippers, used for agile swimming, are proportionately large with a dark dorsal surface.
Behavior
Australian sea lion are social animals living in colonies, engaging in cooperative breeding, and displaying significant maternal investment towards offspring. These animals primarily feed in coastal waters on fish and cephalopods. Single males establish and defend territories during the breeding season, showing aggression towards intruders. Australian sea lion prefers rest in the daytime, becoming more active at dusk and during the night.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Carnivores Family
Eared seals Genus
Australian sea lion Species
Australian sea lion 
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