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NZ Sea Lion with Sound
This little fella can be yours to take home but if you see a Sea Lion taking a rest on one of our many sandy beaches or on the rocks, you are best to view from afar, keep your distance and leave them alone!
New Zealand sea lions are one of the rarest sea lion species in the world and are only found in New Zealand. At last count we estimate between about 12,000 to 15000
Also known as the Hooker’s Sea Lion, the New Zealand Sea Lion is one of the largest animals found in New Zealand. Males are from 990 pounds with females smaller at about 370 pounds. Males are about 11.5 feet long and the females are about 7 feet long.
On land you will find the New Zealand Sea Lions gathering on the sandy beaches. Many sub groups form, especially of mothers with their young pups. This way they have a better chance of protecting them.
The New Zealand Sea Lion doesn’t mess around when it comes to eating. They are opportunistic so they will take what they can find without thinking twice about consuming it. What they commonly find in their natural habitat includes squid, octopus, crab, crayfish, and any other type of fish that happen to be in season there.
For more information visit the National Aquarium of NZ located in Napier
