"A Steller sea lion showed up Friday morning and it is big - as you can see in these pictures. This is likely a male, and they can reach 11 feet in length and weigh up to 2,500 pounds."
"Steller sea lions frequent the Pacific Ocean and can be found from California all the way up to Alaska. They were endangered, but recovered enough to be taken off the list in 2013."
A notably large Steller sea lion arrived at San Francisco's Pier 39 on Friday morning. The animal is likely male, as males of this species can reach 11 feet in length and weigh up to 2,500 pounds. Steller sea lions inhabit the Pacific Ocean, ranging from California to Alaska. Once endangered, the species recovered sufficiently to be removed from the endangered species list in 2013. While seals and sea lions commonly rest at Pier 39, this particular individual stands out due to its exceptional size.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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