‘Chonkers’ the large sea lion charms the San Francisco Bay area
Summary
A very large sea lion named “Chonkers” has been living near Pier 39 in San Francisco Bay for about a month. This sea lion is much bigger than the usual sea lions in the area and has attracted a lot of attention from locals and visitors.Key Facts
- Chonkers is a Steller sea lion weighing about 2,000 pounds.
- Typical California sea lions in the area weigh less than 850 pounds and are around 7 feet long.
- Male Steller sea lions can grow up to 2,500 pounds and 11 feet long.
- Steller sea lions usually live near Alaska but sometimes travel as far as San Francisco.
- Up to 2,000 sea lions can gather on Pier 39 at certain times of the year.
- Chonkers has been seen on the pier since about a month ago and often appears in the morning.
- Local officials suggest visiting early in the day to see Chonkers.
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