Sea Lion

Sea Lion

California sea lion pups are typically born during the warm summer months. Females give birth to a single pup following a 12- month gestation period typically in June or July. Females give birth on land as pups do not know how to swim at birth. Gestation includes a period of delayed implantation, when the fertilized egg stops growing and remains dormant for a period of 2 1/2 - 3 months. Delayed implantation allows pups to be born when environmental conditions are optimal for their survival. Pups typically weigh about 15 pounds at birth and nurse for 6-9 months.

Sea Lion

Sea Llon

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea Lion