Beginning in the 1790s, and especially during the 19th century, fur seals were hunted because their fur was so valuable. A select few species suffered dramatic declines, but are now recovering. Most species are now protected and hunting is mostly limited to subsistence harvest (for Native Americans and Eskimos).
it has four layers
2 layers of fur
Fur seals have 2 layers of fur
A bear has two layers of fur.
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yes they do
The fur of seals has two layers. The first layer is the closest to the body that are short, fine and very warm. The second layer are the longer fur called "guard hair' which is a waterproof layer.
To stay warm
sea lions are hunted for there beautify skin fur the skin is so popular
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They have a fur. Many years ago people would hunt them for the fur because it is warm and repels water.
External ears
Yes! Sea Lions do have whiskers. If you see them at the ZOO and look in the tanks you will see long, straight, whiskers.
Sea lions have developed several different adaptations. Sea lions have external ear flaps, a streamlined shape, and sea lions use both front and back flippers to walk or run on land.Sea Lions have strong thick fur to keep it warm
Sea Lions aren't red they are brown black or light brown. Their fur out of the water is back and shiny but if its out of the water long enough its brown and fuzzy.
sea lion also live in cold region like Antarctica and artic
The penguins preditors are the leapard seals, fur seals, sea lions, shark, killer whale, and on land their preditors are foxes, snakes, and sea gulls.