The lovable (and lethal) sea lion - Claire Simeone

Plunge into the ocean’s depths to take a closer look at the sea lion’s hunting skills, and to learn more about how climate change is affecting its habitat.
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Sunning themselves on rocks or waddling awkwardly across the beach, it’s easy to think of sea lions more as sea house cats. But don’t be fooled by their beachside behavior. Under the waves, sea lions are incredible endurance hunters, reaching speeds of 18 miles an hour and hunting for up to 30 hours at a time. Claire Simeone dives into what makes these majestic mammals such resourceful foragers.
Lesson by Claire Simeone, directed by Cabong Studios.
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Nothing brings out the warm and fuzzies on the TED-Ed team like memories of the awesome educational cartoons of our youth. We want to know, what was YOUR favorite educational programming growing up? Let us know in the comments below!

[@Aisha-ix6qz]

Mister Rogers Neighbourhood !

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YOU ARE MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD CARTOON OMAHYGAWD

[@headache9886]

I was fond of watching The Magic School Bus. Until now, it really fascinates me to rewatch the episodes. So damn nostalgic!

[@TEDEd]

An all-time favorite, Aisha! Given the note this lesson ends on, we thought of this Mr. Rogers quote, "It's easy to say 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.' Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes."

[@jazzperucho6818]

Tom and Jerry and Pokémon. Basically the only two animations I watched when I was a kid xD

[@Forran]

Ohhhh! Awesome old-school animation!

[@blacksky8603]

Yeah I felt like I was back in childhood

[@idkv7052]

I actually thought this was an old video lol

[@andreiscalpizar7477]

this reminds me of tex avery cartoons in the 90s

[@atrudokht]

@@andreiscalpizar7477 the style is older than that, probably 60's

[@kyunlei]

The music, classic animation, and narrator’s voice is perfect.

[@nwgverified]

I agree

[@BisexualPlagueDoctor]

Feels like fallout lmao

[@ogtme]

Not really. She lisps badly.

[@MeaHeaR]

Its Liké My Muummy telling mé a Bed-Timé Story 😂😂😁👍👍

[@t.ziegler]

I love the Hanna Barbera animation style in this video.

[@giofriesantiago6686]

Couldnt agree more! It lingers too much

[@sunrisespartan1765]

Brings me back

[@drawnwithlove3499]

There's a mix of early spongebob too

[@Yathuprem]

The music, animation and all brings a lot of old childhood memory. And of course new knowledge

[@blacksky8603]

Excatly... it felt like childhood taste to me too

[@whomidity3953]

Yeah, my childhood memory was when the dad sea lion left the family.

[@izzojunior]

The animation is top notch with that Retro Hanna-Barbera feel of the 60s....you gotta love it !!

[@definitelynotreyes]

This is such an adorable animation. I don't care how lethal they are, sea lions are just cute.

[@koobokobe2574]

Sea lion: has adapted over millions of years to become the apex predator; can dive to depths of 400m, hunt for 30 hours at a time, and has ultra powerful whiskers to sense fish in the dark some green stuff at the bottom of the sea floor: *I'm about to end this mans whole career*

[@maddymaddyval]

Dank meme + knowledge

[@NoNo-nz2tb]

Some rocky tall areas: *im about to end this whole man's career*

[@NoNo-nz2tb]

For those who dont understand, basically, many icegrounds are melting due to global warming, because of this, many to most sea lions have to live on high rocky islands, the less land there is, the more crowded it is for them, the more likely it is that the sea lions themselves will push each other off of those cliffs to their deaths.

[@iruns1246]

Sorry to get pedantic, but they're not apex predators. They're prey for large sharks and orcas. Still really awesome though.

[@siewl8n164]

It is a sea lion not a man...

[@MrTrotter87]

I absolutely ADORE this animation. I was telling people in Serbia about your channel before, but now I will do it even more. Great job, guys.

[@reiyari]

Love the old school animation + audio! 💖

[@snakedude2224]

I love this old animation style I hope to see it again soon!

[@user-yx5ox3ni5p]

so much emotions (and facts) in one vid😭😭

[@DegreesOfThree]

Renzy The California sea lion population has tripled in the last 40 years. Apparently, that was an inconvenient fact, just like the increase in the polar bear population. Shame on TedEd for promoting the global warming hoax.

[@schrutebuck]

@@DegreesOfThree Im sorry im laughing so much at ur stupidity hahahahaha

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Brought to you by Hannah Barbera

[@TEDEd]

❤️❤️❤️ A major inspiration! ❤️❤️❤️

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4:20 The Sea Lion King. He lives in you.

[@deepshresthapaul3592]

I literally cried at the end Thanks Ted ed for spreading awareness.

[@laozartz]

Love the Old Documentary Feeling!!

[@meshwa-mitsuki-soni3125]

Someone give today's animator a huge hug from my side, please! This was so cute and it reminded me of my childhood uwu Now all I need is to get me a sea lion.

[@wayway7017]

dont you uwu me

[@thebrazilianluigi2142]

Or should I bring her to Brazil

[@sauceaddict9569]

Why isn’t school education like this because this is amazing and informative🙌🏾🙌🏾.

[@_aidid]

The background music and voice give a vintage feel. 😄

[@zuko1569]

3:09 Sorry i'm a decade late honey. I was -cheating on you with another sea lion- working very hard outside. **gets smacked with a fish**

[@denispasilan6788]

Oof

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Zuzu I can see you everywhere again and again! 🙀🙀🙀

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Zuzu why am i seeing you everywhere??? and this comment is great but then you see its like a old style animation of Hanna Barbara

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Oh hi again

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Zuzu No no. She slaps him with a octopus

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I'm genuinely impressed by ted-ed's artistic team, and i'm usually hard to impress... Don't change guys, don't change one bit. Thanks

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How can every animation that u guys make look so damn cute and beautiful?!?! BTW thanks for the Knowledge I hope TEDEd gonna be more successful in the future😊

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It's called "teamwork" my friend. They (whole team) need to collaborate (brainstorm), patient (at opinions) , selfless (care each others), trust (open & loyal), & have 1 goal so that they can achive this & the others video.

[@buzhichun]

The art in these videos is so consistently wonderful and creative, Ted-Ed really has a knack for finding the best animators around. Cabong Studios did an amazing job on this one. 10/10, -would- will watch again.

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Everything about this video was awesome, especially the old school animation! Thanks for the video

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Thank you lovely people of TEDed, you made me smile, laugh and cry all in 5 minutes! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@makoyrogan]

That 60's feel animation. Informative and nostalgic.

[@YouTubeUzername]

I loved the old school audio and animation! Great video, very informative!

[@bernadettemullins7668]

This video has the same aura of an old educational video that underfunded elementary schools showed during science class. I love everything about this!

[@alatussolanum]

I SENSE THE LION KING REFERENCE AT THE END

[@Aisha-ix6qz]

I just love the quote at the beginning!

[@dan_ariyaene_2005]

Ah, the childhood nostalgia and the animation with the narrator's voice is so endearing. Someone give my mate narrator a big hug.

[@Leomoon101]

I'm digging that Hanna-Barbera style of animation.

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3:13 When your dad has been gone for 20 years, and still hasn’t gotten the milk.

[@YouTubeUzername]

Lmao! 😂😂

[@mikshinee87]

Nostalgia overload. Couldn't help watching it even if school years are far behind me. So lovely, thanks!

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Was not expecting this cartoonish style at all. I Love it!

[@Zekin]

Ahh the nostalgia! I'm getting SpongeBob and The Flinstones vibes😅 Love the animation 👍

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Same here

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And Tom & Jerry (not the visual, but the sound effects)

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Every day I am thankful that Ted Ed content is free.

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this is the cutest animation ive seen in this channel aww

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This video is a cinematic masterpiece that made me cry in the end

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Loved this style. Takes me back.

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I love the animation. It reminds me of the old Mickey mouse animation. Love it. Awesome content as usual. Keep up the good work.

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Thumbs up for the animations.. 👍

[@ronaldfigueroa932]

Firstly what an amazing cartoon, secondly the characteristics of the sea lion are amazing how they use their sense to hunt, diving adaptations and how they can control their behavior also they can sense when the pray is moving

[@pkmntrainerelio8780]

This animation gives me flashbacks of Hanna Barbera animations like Johnny Bravo. Great one TED-Ed 👍😻

[@aleaguilera4597]

Best Animation so far. Great job!

[@1sava]

Omg, this retro animation style is everything! Now I rightfully DEMAND a sea lion cartoon!

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This video has exceptionally high production quality, holy...

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I especially like the animation on this video. It was so cute, it plunged a dagger my heart at 3:47 2:25 was kinda cool as well.

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the animation is jaw dropping. Soo good.

[@kingkungkernitz]

Even that death animation towards the end is a homage to old school cartoons. Love the whole animation theme.

[@MilkapopoBerni]

Wow the background sounds and music were on point

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

Not gonna lie, I’m loving the animation

[@meherunnesamunni8243]

And narration

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Animators & artists must watch these kind of educational channels. Not only you are well-informed but, you can distinguished & appreciate the style of the animator/artists. Salute to the peeps behind the TED Ed animation

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I loved the style in which you presented this video, very appealing. The animators, script writers and narrator did a great job!

[@KittyGamingtheBestYoutuber]

This is one of my favorites of your videos

[@overcookedwater1947]

This video brings back old memories while giving new knowledge

[@conordineen5071]

This is the perfect video to watch before bedtime

[@muthukumaranl]

What a beautifully made & presented informative piece...its perfect...a work of art in itself

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This is the best old style animated educational video I ever seen😭

[@nathanishungryanimations7206]

I love the aesthetic of this! I certainly adore the audio quality, resembling that of an older cartoon!

[@shontehenderson1948]

Thank you guys for always finding clever and interesting ways to bring light to important topics

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This. Is flat out. The best. Animation. I have ever. Seen. Thank you TedEd! 😃

[@JesusMartinez-rr2ry]

I like how the animation and as well as the tone of the narrator's voice makes this video old-fashioned.

[@ramanrendersrandomly]

If Pink Panther were a sea lion, this is exactly what the cartoon would look like. Stunning job as always TED-Ed!

[@renukagunder2906]

Every single time I'm amazed to see awesome animation that is backed up with mind blowing narration to provide good relaxing information. Learning is Fun this way🤩

[@luqcrusher]

How can you tell me not to assume sea lions are adorable when literally everything about the animation makes them seem adorable?!

[@aestheticeditz2885]

I love the old school feel of this episode

[@Grebanche]

3/4 of the video I was smiling but when the 1/4 reality strikes in it turns so sad 😞

[@surabhigoyal2094]

How beautifully explained. Awesome !!

[@annymus4502]

Loved how you putted a Bikini Bottom Backround! 👏👏👏

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Putted???? Lol🤣

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Put* putted isn't a word lol.

[@annymus4502]

Thank you all for correcting me, lol! I already know it’s a silly mistake, I was just not concentrated enough. Guess it will help me another time!

[@Clayton0301]

This might be one of my most favorite animations you’ve ever done! Great work!!

[@nazwasyabina653]

Sealions are the cutest thing♡♡ I really like to learn about something new everyday

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Only TED-Ed can make me cry :'(

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cool style love style and info 😊😊

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This style is so awesome and nostalgic, it’s a great way to portray this information. Props to the animators!!

[@quiznos6374]

You guys making learning so fun and nostalgic with these animations.

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Who else loves the old-fashion animation? 😍 It seems like something you would see in a drive-in or some other old theater! Love Ted-Ed! :D Nice information and animation!

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I know everyone has already commented on the amazing animation of this video, but can we also just take a moment to appreciate the storyline? Oh my goodness, from the memory of a cheating husband 3:03, the father-child reconciliation through videos games, the mourning of the father’s death later on, and finally that lion king reference (because sea “lions”??) at the end 🤯

[@nachi5567]

remembers me of 90's ....and also 80's

[@mohamedrishan174]

Man, I love the Lion King refence at the end. More like "The Sea-Lion King"!!!!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

It's so '60s-70s animation, love it.

[@Aman_kumar_gupta1327]

So adorable

[@noahboat580]

You went so hanna barbarra, you even grained the audio

[@maryl.5984]

In love with the story of the sea lions! So good and so sad... And then the Lion King!

[@mendelzmendel9491]

*insert lion king's song* NAAANTS INGONYAMA BAGiTHI BABAAAA! (continue the lyrics)

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Nobody: Ted-Ed:- *drops another high quality educational video*

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This video was very educational and ADORABLE

[@Wingedkitten345]

That Lion King reference at the end 😂

[@gurnoorsingh6422]

Best animation , voice and music this time

[@brandtlucasbrandt]

Animation style straight out of the early 90s. Awesome

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Ooh...ooh...ooh... I'm loving this style soooo much!!!

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I love this retro look

[@bluetrapp9502]

This is awesome. I want more cartoons like these. I plan to use it to improve my kid's vocabulary and help them become a more fluent speaker/listener.

[@sidsiddharth781]

Animation is nostalgic and awesome. You guys are awesome!

[@HanyaAngulooke]

This video was too cute for that ending

[@angelicationgson4785]

I love the animation! It reminds me of alot of my childhood cartoons!

[@danjeromemacaraeg7734]

This is remarkable in all aspects , thank you

[@santoshd6613]

Omgggggg this animation is sooooo cuteee....

[@apolloholmes208]

Why am I suddenly sad and angry? Oh, well... Nice video and as always the animation and lecture...👍👍❤❤

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바다사자의 여러가지 능력들에 대하여 배우는 좋은 시간이 되었습니다. 생물들의 진화가 정말 대단한것 같습니다. 재미있는 시간이 되었습니다. 감사합니다.

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I love how nostalgic the animations are