Sea Lion vs. Seal Differences

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Sea Lion vs. Seal

What's The Difference Between Seals & Sea Lions?

SEA LIONS:

Sea Lions are covered with a thick, oily fur
The Sea Lion was named after its inventor, Sir Thomas Sealion
Sea Lions may have external or internal genitalia
Sea Lions are not well-known for their culinary skills
The first known literary reference to a Sea Lion was in the Bible!
Today, most of the world's Sea Lions come from WalMart
Sea Lions eat a variety of fish
Sea Lions have featured in many Hollywood movies

seal
This is a Sea Lion

SEALS:

Seals generally shave each day - in some colonies, twice a day is the norm
The seal was named after the small rubber ring used in taps, jar lids, etc
All Seals have external gentitalia, and are apt to display it with little provocation
The female Seal often spends much of her day baking
The first known literary reference to a Seal was on the Internet
Seals can be purchased from most other stores, including Target and K-Mart
Noone knows what Seals eat, or why
Seals have featured on many Japanese menus

seal
This is possibly a Seal

sea lion diagram

* Source: The Internet