The California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) is a coastal sea lion of western North America. Their numbers are abundant (188,000 U.S. stock 1995 est.), and the population continues to expand at a rate of approximately 5.0% annually. They are quite intelligent, can adapt to man-made environments, and even adult males can be easily trained. Because of this, California sea lions are commonly used for entertainment in circuses, zoos and marine parks; and are used by the US Navy for certain military operations. This is the classic circus “seal”, despite the fact that it is not a true seal.

Other Water animals top speeds

Barracuda

44.00 km/h

or 27.34 mp/h

California sea lion

21.00 km/h

or 13.05 mp/h

Striped marlin

81.00 km/h

or 50.33 mp/h

Chinstrap penguin

32.00 km/h

or 19.88 mp/h