Sightseers at La Jolla Cove in San Diego visit with sea lions in 2022. The sea lions near the cove have been more aggressive during breeding season, typically between June and August. (Nelvin C.

California sea lions have managed to maintain -- and, in the case of males, increase -- their average body size as their population grows and competition for food becomes fiercer. This is in contrast ...

Two male sea lions were recorded on video this week charging at each other and running through a group of beachgoers at San Diego’s La Jolla Cove, a scene that animal experts say reflects the typical ...

California sea lions have managed to maintain—and, in the case of males, increase—their average body size as their population grows and competition for food becomes fiercer. This is in contrast to ...

A male African lion named Luke at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in 2011. Photo: Mehgan Murphy/Smithsonian’s National Zoo Lion cubs grow up fast, and even faster in zoos. In a long-term study, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In response to climate change, a lot of animals—such as polar ...

Two male sea lions were recorded on video this week charging at each other and running through a group of beachgoers at San Diego's La Jolla Cove, a scene that animal experts say reflects the typical ...

Lions, scientifically known as Panthera leo, are the second largest member of the big cat species. This species includes ...

Galapagos sea lions aren’t the most independent children in the animal kingdom. They nurse on their mothers’ milk until they’re two or three years old, and sometimes even longer. Scientists have seen ...