How Are Seals Different from Sea Lions?

​​If you were asked to tell the difference between these similar sea mammals, could you? Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo show us how. #ZooQs
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[@DudeWivAutism]

Sea lions: can almost run Seal: B O U N C E

[@tim5760]

I always thought seal is just a short for sea lion but I was wrong my entire life.

[@lolbots]

lol me too, bub

[@AntisocialExtrovert90]

same

[@coffee_enjoyer3828]

Lol me too

[@JohnyG29]

Really?! Wow, do they teach people anything these days?

[@dea9273]

@@JohnyG29 They do, but not everyone knows everything. For example, YOU were never taught to be polite. Everyone is here to learn. No need to be rude to others.

[@Trashless_panda]

"sea lions just look more graceful" IM SORRY SEALS BOUNCE WHAT IS BETTER THAN THAT??

[@israeldean7441]

Seals are more aerodynamically adapted in water so they are more efficient swimmers ...😉✌️😁

[@MaximilianonMars]

"They look kind of like a..." Sausage! "Caterpillar or giant slug." Oh.

[@mewtwo.150]

Sea lions and seals? Puff... I just watched water dogs and fat water dogs ;)

[@8stytest]

sea doggos*

[@EthanDoesRandomStuff]

?????????

[@olliebunbun]

The Indonesian word for seal is "anjing laut" meaning "sea dog" in English. LOL

[@mewtwo.150]

@@olliebunbun knew it! ;)

[@nfg_exalted4971]

Short,simple, and informative. Everything a youtube video like this should be. Good work and keep it up!

[@wilsonblauheuer6544]

earless seals are also called 'true seals' because, I suppose, along with the fact that they are more adapted to aquatic life, they probably returned to the seas earlier in history than the eared seals, and they are the archetype of a seal. The ones that can walk on their limbs are 'eared seals' and sea lions are in that group. They are almost evolutionary still near a 'crossroads' between being a land animal and sea creature. The ones that wriggle across the substrate are earless, true seals-

[@oliverwilson11]

The most common belief is that they became aquatic before the two lineages diverged so they have been in the sea for the same length of time

[@nnt.473]

I like both! They are adorable in their own way :D

[@lenBrill1971]

wow. 50 years old and I just learned something new. is one more prone to biting?

[@JohnyG29]

No.

[@BlinkCatBee]

Sea lions tend to be more aggressive but it depends on the species of sea lion or seal, plus their habitat and/or if they were raised by or around humans.

[@tristanvoros8580]

I like how they start with checking their ears. Its like saying “how to check the difference between a jeep and a lambo?” “Start with tire pressure”

[@CraftnMomma]

They have my dream job.

[@swelly84]

Apply for job every chance u get. Good luck Charlotte

[@z4ck13]

I know right they get to swim around all day and eat fish that’s the life!

[@czoduqa]

Retirement?

[@zan7838]

@@swelly84 Job Title: Seal Job Description: a seal Job Requirements: seals Salary: free fishes & toys, head pats, tummy rubs, and nose boops

[@justmegumi34]

U’ll also have it soon

[@andyjay729]

Seals are also quieter and less social, whereas sea lions are loud and more social.

[@hunterhq295]

Elephant seals gather in massive groups though.

[@apveening]

@@hunterhq295 Elephant seals are overgrown sea lions (check their ears and locomotion on land), the seal part of their name is a misnomer. The literal translation from several other languages into English is sea elephant.

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

Infinitely quieter than those obnoxiously loud sea lions!

[@charlieredeemed]

I love those dogs with flippers!!!! Awesome!!! I just sub'd.

[@Borti_Ovi]

It’s hilarious that she considered the difference of mobility on land between these two animals a lesser fact than how their ears look!

[@williamstephens9945]

Seals undulate - I love it!

[@Bigice99]

And this is why I subbed to this channel. Learn so much

[@rattakornkarnchanah8714]

now I want to see a conversation between a Seal and a Sea Lion 😆

[@hunterhq295]

Do they live in the same place in the wild?

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

@@hunterhq295Yes.

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

They don’t have a need. The seals generally leave when the sea lions come. Sea lions come in groups, and they’re loud. Seals will just flop away to avoid them.

[@arrow1414]

Seals look like they went back onto the ocean from land longer ago than Sea Lions, who still have most of their legs and vestigial ears.

[@Savage_Alex121]

Seal:chill Sea lion: ÆUUUUUUGGHHHHHHGGGHHH WHATS GOING ON I share the energy of the sea lion

[@joshhollowich9384]

the most replayed section of the video is exactly want i wanted to rewatch

[@jakegreen2907]

Really great filming. Also, I really like those pinnipeds.👍

[@Nirneath92]

Thanks! didnt know this :)

[@patrik9328]

Both are adorable

[@RayAvidLebon]

How do you tell a fur seal though? This pinniped is not a true seal or sea lion, though it is called a seal and looks more like a sea lion. It's hard to not get them confused with sea lions.

[@brettsmith8300]

Fur seals can't walk on their back fins, and their fur is much thicker, a sea lion has a very smooth surface.

[@anafurry6433]

Seal (true seal or earless seal): phocid Sea Lion and Fur Seal (eared seal or walking seal): Ottaridae Walrus: Obenidae.

[@DreamscapeSYN]

Sea lion: Arf Arf Arf Seal: *AAAAAAAAAAAAA* egg

[@shinjiisamaverickmain4273]

Seals are cuter than sea lions

[@riogonzalez3572]

What would the difference be between a seal and a sea lion?

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

Intelligence isn’t your thing.

[@CatalleyaStorm]

So the movie Andre lied. They said Andre was a seal but he’s really a sea lion. My childhood was flawed!! Apparently they say He was acting as a seal. lol do they realize us kids don’t get that. Lol now I’m 32 feeling dumb! Lol

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

Just at 32? 🙄

[@18matts]

I like the bouncy seal

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

Sea lions are my favorite!

[@marvinmartinez2637]

Thanks for the information❤

[@tbone007]

Now that's cute.

[@danger6371]

Seals are water sausages.

[@dreaminoftheTHRILL95]

Sea Lion = 4 flippers like the 4 paws of a lion Seal = “eal” like “eel” That’s how I tell the difference 😂

[@kristinawashington1773]

Thanks for the video. :)

[@CreatureCove-mz9hg]

good video

[@KpopLoverSince2011]

Thanks for the info

[@InsectDen]

That seal looks high asf

[@victoray1789]

THANKS!!!

[@hunterhq295]

Where do walruses fit in?

[@GM-by6xx]

It belongs to its own family odobenid, separated from phocid/true seals and otarid/eared seals.

[@hongkongsmartboy]

Seal, Fur Seal, Sea Lion, Sea Elephant (Elephant Seal), Walrus.

[@emillio7545]

I just learned it now !

[@fredyrodriguez8881]

Don’t forget that Sea Lions are loud

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

Extremely

[@user-bd7hn3dd3v]

Nice animals

[@indyreno2933]

The closest living relatives of pinnipeds are the dogs, bears, and giant panda.

[@top1cat01]

So I’ve been trying to play with sea lions.. lol 😆 I’m ocean swimmer in Seattle all along I’m like 👍 where’s all the sea lions at?? Thought they’d look like 👍 giants vs seals- I swim like 👍 almost every day in the ocean water, I love ❤️ the seals which now I’m realizing it’s mixture of sea lions I’ve been trying to court as buddies while swimming

[@VinxPlanilla]

Another one: Sea lions are jerks. Seals are basically aquatic hufflepuffs.

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

People think they’re cute. They’re not. They’re aquatic thugs.

[@1DEAD2ALIVE]

Seals are like JELLO. Hahahahahahahaha

[@oliverwilson11]

What is the difference between a sea lion and a fur seal

[@kahyui2486]

I love both lol

[@user-mo7mk6fd4v]

Also, there is sea otters like seals and sea lions.

[@JAVTROOPER]

Great

[@Nole2701]

sea doggo vs sea catto

[@that1latinodude20]

Seals are blobs and sea lions are just small tuskless walruses

[@AjfromWickcity]

Can sea lions & seals Coexist

[@conniedykes7225]

I ❤️ seals!!! We live close to a beautiful place my husband n I named seal island 🥰🥰🥰

[@zan7838]

so basically sea lions are sea cats. they really do have everything in the waters huh

[@user-bd7hn3dd3v]

So sea lions have ears and can run on land.

[@kimsteph7056]

Cute lil bbys 💞💞

[@yeelintan5143]

Make videos of jaguar

[@baran8074]

cute

[@edisonsun21c]

Finally

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

Sea lions look like water doggoz. Seals look like pure CHONK.

[@VenusEvan_1885]

Just upgrade Seals you will get Sea Lions.

[@thedude4232]

dolphin-bear vs water-dog

[@ysh3668]

Sausages are Everywhere!

[@andreic21]

I have found that there are seals that are very much like sea lions, they have ears and walk easy, they are "fur seals". How can we differentiate for sure fur seals from sea lions?

[@GM-by6xx]

Fur seals obviously have thick longer darker coats. Sea lions have thin smooth brighter coat. If they stood together, fur seals are smaller yet have larger ear flaps and longer hind flippers, they could really "run". Sea lions usually are larger. It's kinda hard to identy if they were seen individuals honestly, have to look closer to check out the fur. I myself couldn't identify harbor seal, ringed seal and spotted seal unless they stood together 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

@@GM-by6xx And fur seals and sea lions make up the family Otariidae which are eared seals.

[@LMTF35]

Sea lion and sea dog

[@ropeburn6684]

Both are sea doggos.

[@juanhoffmann4096]

Sea dogs you mean?

[@haneenalbabababa2292]

sea lion is very nice 😎😎😎

[@TheGoodfella2012]

Louis CK's bit brought me here

[@Thisworldisagoner]

all sea doggos

[@elisabeth9951]

What do seals and sea lions have in common? They both look guilty.

[@Thebonesoftrees]

Seals taste better

[@riogonzalez3572]

I'll take the seal and my dad can take the sea lion

[@riogonzalez3572]

Seal, sea lion. What's the difference? Are they the same or different?

[@johnathandagreat3280]

Sea dog's lol

[@maskimgalgo2046]

1 is a sea lion the other killed osama bin laden

[@TSnowy23]

The term Navy Seals is misleading, Navy Sea Lions is better 😋

[@docblue2776]

Are leopard seals a different species from seals?

[@tobiasedwards363]

No they move like caterpillars when on land

[@captainbryce1]

+Hanlu Cao There are basically four different types of pinnipeds. Walruses, True Seals, Fur Seals, and Sea Lions. True Seals are also called "earless seals". While Walruses and True Seals do not have ears, Fur Seals and Sea Lions do. Since Leopard Seals do not have ears, they are considered True Seals. They are related to Harbor Seals and Spotted Seals (other members of the True Seal subfamily), only larger, and with larger teeth. Leopard Seals are about the same size as Walruses, and they will prey on smaller seals like Harbor Seals or Fur Seals.

[@docblue2776]

captainbryce1 Thanks for the expl.

[@shlomosaulgolnenbaumgolden7426]

sea lions look cuter and less chubby.

[@PFJ7]

I’ve been in love since the movie Andre if anyone remembers 🦭

[@racerx6247]

What a wonderful world