Sea Lion Communication and Behavior

The video discusses sea lions, focusing on their vocalizations and communication methods. It explains that sea lions are often heard before they are seen, especially along the California coast, due to their loud barks. These barks serve as a means of interaction, with sea lions using them to communicate and establish positions among themselves, similar to human conversations.

What is a common way to detect the presence of sea lions before seeing them?

• By their distinctive smell

• By their swimming patterns

• By their loud barking

• By their visible fins

Where is it common to hear sea lions barking?

• In the deserts of Nevada

• On the beaches of Florida

• In the forests of Oregon

• On the coast of California

What is one of the purposes of sea lion barking?

• To signal danger to humans

• To interact with each other

• To attract fish

• To scare away predators

How do sea lions use their vocalizations in social interactions?

• To entertain tourists

• To mimic other animals

• To communicate and assert their space

• To establish dominance over food

What behavior do sea lions exhibit when they are communicating about space?

• They bark loudly at each other

• They dive underwater

• They swim in circles

• They remain silent