Do you know the difference between Seal and Sea Lion?

Ears Did you know? Seals have no external ear flaps and are recognized by tiny ear holes, unlike sea lions who flaunt visible ear flaps!

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Social Life Seals often lead solitary lives, especially outside breeding seasons, in contrast to the more social sea lions who thrive in groups.

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Habitat Seals prefer the icy waters of the Arctic and Antarctic, while sea lions enjoy the rocky shorelines and beaches of the Pacific and Atlantic.

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