Land´s End Sea Lion Colony

California sea lions are “eared seals” native to the West Coast of North America, California sea lions are playful, intelligent, and very vocal (sounding like barking dogs). Adult females and juveniles are slender-bodied and are blonde to tan in color. Adult males are generally larger than females and are mostly dark brown to black in color. Pups are dark brown at birth and weigh about 16 pounds. Males are "polygamous," establishing breeding territories that may include up to 14 females. They defend their territories with aggressive physical displays and vocalization.

Sea lions reach sexual maturity at 4 to 5 years old, but do not become socially mature until much older—they begin holding territories at around 9 to 12 years old. Breeding season lasts from late June to early August; most pups are born from May through June. Three to four weeks after giving birth, females are ready to mate again. From july to October they leave Cabo Pulmo searching for shelter from storms.