california-sea-lion-flipper
california sea lion flipper replica
california-sea-lion-flipper
california sea lion flipper replica

California Sea Lion Flipper Replica

$159.00

California sea lion flipper replica is 24.9 x 7.5 x 2.5 in. The Zalophus californianus is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.

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Description

California sea lion flipper replica measures 24.9 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches. The Zalophus californianus is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

California sea lions are native to the coastal waters of western North America. Marine habitats range from southeast Alaska down to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California.

Males grow much larger than females. Tawny brown fur covers the females and young, though coats turn light gray or silver after molding. Adult males have robust necks, thick chests, dark brown fur, and a high domed forehead crest with white hairs.

Squid, clams, and many types of fish make up the main diet. Common meals include salmon, hake, Pacific whiting, anchovy, herring, rockfish, lamprey, dogfish, and market squid.

Small or large groups hunt together and sometimes cooperate with dolphins, porpoises, and seabirds to trap schools of fish. Some follow dolphins or swim up to Bonneville Dam to catch migrating salmon.

Killer whales, shortfin make sharks and great white sharks hunt these marine mammals for food.

Scientific Classificaton

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Carnivora
  • Clade: Pinnipedia
  • Family: Otariidae
  • Genus: Zalophus
  • Species: Z. californianus
  • Binomial name: Zalophus californianus
  • Conservation status: Least concern

Stella, the California sea lion flipper replica, is full of vinegar today. She is on a mission to open an underwater dance school.

Supra, the California sea lion male skull replica, immediately volunteered to be her main background dancer. He is a pro at balancing smooth beach rocks on his nose that show off his natural rhythm.

Steve, the Steller sea lion male skull replica, bellowed a massive bass note to set the beat for the group.

Willy, the killer whale skull replica, clicked his teeth together to keep perfect timing with Supra. He loved being in the rhythm section for this wild marine school.

All her friends signed up for her school and, it was a slippery, smashing success.

Additional information

Weight 30.0 lbs
Dimensions 24.5 × 7.5 × 2.5 in
International Sea Lion Day - May 30th

World Sea Lion Day is celebrated on May 30th. Together with fur seals, sea lions belong to the family Otariidae, characterized by external ear flaps. They are principally found in large colonies on rocky and sandy shores in Pacific waters. The largest kind is the Steller's sea lion, which can weigh up to 1,000 kg! As they rely on water to feed and cool off, sea lions are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and ocean currents, affecting prey abundance. Besides, they are also victims of bycatch in fisheries. As a result, three species are considered endangered: the Australian sea lion, Galápagos sea lion, and New Zealand sea lion.

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