Food consumption and growth of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus californianus)

Abstract 10.1002/1098-2361(2000)19:23.3.CO;2-F The daily food consumption of 26 California sea lions at the Harderwijk Marine Mammal Park was recorded. Average annual food consumption of males increased with age to stabilize at approximately 4,000 kg/year by the age of 10 years. Females showed a rapid increase in average annual food consumption until they were 3 years […]