Its genus name Zalophus means intensive crest and refers to the sagittal crest in the males. Its species name californianus is a throwback to its first Latin name Otaria californiana, which means Californian otary. The word otary is an old word for an eared seal. Can you believe that?
Sea lions are the best!
The Moment of Nature should have its own show. How much video are you sitting on ?
Perhaps its own channel .
Happy World Sea Lion Day!
Its genus name Zalophus means intensive crest and refers to the sagittal crest in the males. Its species name californianus is a throwback to its first Latin name Otaria californiana, which means Californian otary. The word otary is an old word for an eared seal. Can you believe that?
I wonder what it is like when they are all a sleep? I bet they snore.