the australian sea lion by:lindsay birckhead- morton
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The Australian Sea Lion
By:Lindsay Birckhead- Morton
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Living in AustraliaMarine mammals
Flippers instead of legs
Pinnipeds/Fin foot
Swim in cold deep water
Social animals
Agile on land
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Habitat and Diet
Live on beaches and deep water
Eat fish, squid, and other sea animals
Only feed at sea
They live along parts of the western and southern coastline
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Fun Facts
20-30 years old
Males can weigh up to 300 kilograms
Gather in groups of 10 to 15
2 layers of fur
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Endangerment
Australians used to hunt this species
Sea lions often get caught in fishing nets
They are killed for their coat
Killed from fishing equipment
People are overfishing their prey
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Sources
www.kidcyber.com.au
www.wikipeadia.org
www.marinemammalsscience.com