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New Zealand sea lion
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Species information
Introduction
Find out about the New Zealand sea lion's threatened history and special features.
Biology of New Zealand sea lion
The New Zealand sea lion (also known as the Hooker's sea lion) is a pinniped otariid endemic to New Zealand.
History of New Zealand sea lion
The New Zealand sea lion was once found along the entire length of the New Zealand coast and subantarctic islands but has been impacted by human predation.
Legislation about New Zealand sea lion
The New Zealand sea lion has been protected in one form or another since 1893, when sealing was prohibited by New Zealand law.
