Keep the kids entertained with our fun, interactive sea lion quiz, developed in conjunction with the talented team at The Bird and Sea Lion Show—the group behind the spectacular daily performances at Flamingo Land Resort, North Yorkshire.
Take the Sea Lion Challenge
Ready to test your knowledge? Watch the educational video below and answer the questions in the quiz. Click the question marks if you need a little extra help!
Children’s Sea Lion Quiz Questions
#1. Why are they called Sea Lions? ? Look at the hair around their neck, it is similar to a lions mane
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Sea Lions have a thick fur around their head and neck
When the male California sea lions mature they develop a thicker area of fur around their head and neck like a lion (hence their name).
Watch this 20 second video before answering the next question…
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#2. Why are the sea lions trained to blow their nose on cue? ? It is very important that they have no problems with their breathing
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The Sea lions are trained to blow their nose on cue in order to check their breathing (nose and throat)
Blowing their nose on demand allows the trainers to collect a sample and send it to a lab for analysis. The lab can then use the sample to check their breathing or their lungs for any problems in that part of their body.
#3. What should you do with your Litter? ? Pick it up, pop it in, drop it in the litter bin
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Help protect the marine life in our oceans – Leave nothing behind.
As beach crowds increase, so does the amount of litter left behind or blown away. Don’t let your day outside contribute to the destruction of our Marine Life. Remember to leave nothing behind but your footprints — collect and dispose of your litter.
Many beaches now have litter picking schemes where you can help collect litter.
#4. How long can a California sea lion hold its breath? ? It's about 20 times longer than you can hold your breath
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On average a Sea Lion can hold its breath for 12 Minutes
Sea lions can remain underwater for an average of 8 to 20 minutes. Unlike dolphins, sea lions exhale before diving. Naturally, their nostrils are closed, but they have special muscles to open them in order to breathe. Sea lions can dive to depths between 450 and 900 feet.
#5. Where do California sea lions live? ? The clue is in their name
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As in the name, California Sea Lions live in California, USA.
The majority of California sea lions live in California, but the population range extends from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, to Mexico.
As shown in the photo, Pier 39 in San Francisco is a popular tourist destination for viewing the Sea Lions.
#6. What is the maximum speed a California sea lion can swim? ? They are good swimmers and can go a little faster than 10 mph
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The approximate speed a Sea Lion can swim is 13 mph
Sea lions gain speed by porpoising, gliding on the water’s surface to minimize resistance. Surfing in front of waves or large whales seems to be a fun activity for sea lions. Sea lions have often been called the “Angels of the Sea” due to the unique way that they swim. Sea lions use their hind flippers to steer and swim using their front flippers.
#7. What do sea lions eat? ? We like to eat this food with chips
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Sea Lions eat fish
Sea lions eat various fish (anchovies, herring, salmon, rockfish, and hake), squid and octopus.
Most of their water intake comes directly from the fish they eat, although they may occasionally drink small amounts of seawater while fasting throughout the breeding season.
#8. What hunts Sea Lions? ? These animals have big teeth
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Sharks hunt Sea Lions
Great white, hammerhead and blue sharks, as well as killer whales, occasionally hunt sea lions. Young sea lions are often vulnerable to predation due to unfamiliarity with their new water environment.
Watch this 45 second video before answering the final question…
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#9. What is inspected in the Daily Health Check? ? A full body check is carried out daily
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The Sea Lions receive a Full Body Check
As demonstrated in the short video, at the start of each day, the trainer gives the sea lion a full body check, paying close attention to the sea lions flippers, mouth and nose. We hope you enjoyed our sea lion quiz which was produced in conjunction with ‘The Bird and Sea Lion Show‘. Please click Finish below to reveal your score.
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Watch the Exclusive Live Sea Lion Show
During the 2020 lockdown, we were proud to present a live-streamed Sea Lion Show direct from Flamingo Land Resort. It was a massive success on our Facebook Page! If you missed it, you can catch the replay below or head over to our official YouTube Channel.
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