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New Zealand Fur Seal vs New Zealand Sea Lion

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

New Zealand Fur Seal

New Zealand Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

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New Zealand Sea Lion

New Zealand Sea Lion

Phocarctos hookeri

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Size

New Zealand Fur Seal

New Zealand Fur Seal

2.5 m

Human

1.75 m

New Zealand Sea Lion

New Zealand Sea Lion

3.5 m

New Zealand Fur SealNew Zealand Sea Lion
Weight60–185 kg90–450 kg
Length1.3–2.5 m1.5–3.5 m
Top Speed20 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan15–25 yrs20–25 yrs
Gestation365 days365 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietCarnivorePiscivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernEndangered
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantPartial Migrant
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Rocky CliffsCoast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs
RegionsOceania, AntarcticaOceania, Antarctica
FamilyOtariidaeOtariidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora