Sea lion camera reveals mother taking pup on educational foraging expedition in the wild

Feb 10, 2026

This article by hub researcher Nathan Angelakis is republished from The Conversation. Australian sea lions are different. They have an 18-month breeding cycle, out of sync with the seasons, which has puzzled scientists for years. So compared to other seals, Australian sea lion mothers spend an extra six months or more nursing their pups. Why this is…

Animal-borne video highlights diverse prey capture tactics and habitat use in the Australian sea lion

Jun 20, 2025