What do you call a group of sea lions?

Groups of sea lions have different names depending upon their physical and seasonal behavior

  • On land, a group of seal lions is called a colony

  • In water, a group of sea lions is called a raft

  • During the breeding season, a group of sea lions is called a rookery

  • When several females are in one male's territory, the group of sea lions is called a harem

The group of sea lions in the accompanying photo is a colony.

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