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fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Calif. sea lions face disease outbreak in fatal seasonal surge

Leptospirosis, a kidney disease caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria Leptospira, is identifiable by symptoms like unusual drinking behavior in California sea lions.
Public health
Science
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Meet LA's detective for dead marine mammals - High Country News

Keith Matassa is studying the cause of rising marine mammal deaths along California's coasts, focusing on necropsies to understand the issue.
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fromKqed
3 months ago

This Sea Lion Can Dance to the Beat Better Than Humans | KQED

Ronan the sea lion demonstrates precise beat-keeping, challenging existing notions of rhythm and biomusicality in non-human mammals.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Just bodies of animals everywhere': Toxic algae bloom taking a toll on California marine life

Four California sea lions were successfully returned to the wild after recovery from toxic algae poisoning.
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