Seal vs. Sea Lion: Your Guide to Knowing the Difference
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What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Learn about physical and behavioral differences as well as how our hospital cares for seals vs. sea lions.
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Seals vs Sea Lions: Key Differences Explained – Ocean Action Hub
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San Diego Sea Lions and Seals: A Guide and 5 Reasons to View Them in Water
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What's the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?
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Bay Area loves its California sea lions. No so down south - Los Angeles Times
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Galapagos Trip Sea Lion Colony Encounter, Part 3 - Debbee's Buzz
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The 5 Best Spots to View Seals and Sea Lions in La Jolla - Everyday California
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Sea Lion vs Seal: What is the difference? — Ocean Jewelry
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Seal Society of San Diego- Differences between seals and sea lions - Sierra Club San Diego
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Seal and a Sea Lion - Ocean Conservancy
Why are so many sea lion pups starving? Scientists find the answer off the Central California coast - Los Angeles Times
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A guide to Australia's seals and sea lions