The Australian Sea Lion

By:Lindsay Birckhead- Morton

Living in AustraliaMarine mammals

Flippers instead of legs

Pinnipeds/Fin foot

Swim in cold deep water

Social animals

Agile on land

Habitat and Diet

Live on beaches and deep water

Eat fish, squid, and other sea animals

Only feed at sea

They live along parts of the western and southern coastline

Fun Facts

20-30 years old

Males can weigh up to 300 kilograms

Gather in groups of 10 to 15

2 layers of fur

Endangerment

Australians used to hunt this species

Sea lions often get caught in fishing nets

They are killed for their coat

Killed from fishing equipment

People are overfishing their prey

Sources

www.kidcyber.com.au

www.wikipeadia.org

www.marinemammalsscience.com