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Australian Sea Lion vs New Zealand Fur Seal

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Australian Sea Lion

Australian Sea Lion

Neophoca cinerea

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vs
New Zealand Fur Seal

New Zealand Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

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Size

Australian Sea Lion

Australian Sea Lion

2.5 m

Human

1.75 m

New Zealand Fur Seal

New Zealand Fur Seal

2.5 m

Australian Sea LionNew Zealand Fur Seal
Weight60–230 kg60–185 kg
Length1.5–2.5 m1.3–2.5 m
Top Speed25 km/h20 km/h
Lifespan12–20 yrs15–25 yrs
Gestation365 days365 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentPartial Migrant
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Rocky CliffsCoast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs
RegionsOceania, AntarcticaOceania, Antarctica
FamilyOtariidaeOtariidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora