The California Sea Lion is a coastal seal native to western North America. It is one of six species of sea lion. Its natural habitat ranges from Southeast Alaska to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California. The California Sea Lion is a sleek animal, faster than any other Sea lion or seal. These eared seals top out at speeds of some 25 miles an hour. Unlike, other sea lions, California sea lions do not have lionlike manes.

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