| Latin Name |
Phocarctos hookeri |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| Subantarctic Islands south of New Zealand |
| Colour |
Grey & Brown |
| Length |
2 - 3.3 m (6.5 - 11 ft) |
| Weight |
300 - 450 Kgs (660 - 990 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
20 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
New Zealand Sea Lions are large sea lions that reach lengths between 2 and 3.3 m (6.5 - 11 ft). Males are coloured dark brown with grey hindquarters and females and juveniles are silver/grey or brown/grey.
Habitat
New Zealand Sea Lions can be found on a few subantarctic islands south of New Zealand.
Diet
New Zealand Sea Lions feed on fish, crabs, penguins and octopus.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 12 months, New Zealand Sea Lions give birth to a single pup. The pups are weaned within 1 year.
Females reach sexual maturity at around 4 years of age and males around 5 years of age, although males do not normally mate until they are at least 8 years old.
Predators
Interesting Facts
New Zealand Sea Lions are also known as:
New Zealand Sealion
Hooker's Sea Lion
Hooker's Sealion
Whakahao (Maori)
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