The Northern Sea Lion, also known as the Stellar Sea Lion, has the binomial nomenclature of Eumetopias jubatus. They get their name because adult males have fat necks and long fur, like a lion. Their name basically means sea lion. These animals can be found in the coastal waters of the North Pacific Ocean, from Japan to central California. In the western United States, there are an estimated 39,000 to 45,000 sea lions, and in the eastern United States, there are between 44,000 and 48,000. There are approximately 85,000 sea lions in the world. They live in the saltwater/subarctic biome. This biome is special to them because they can adapt to colder temperatures and they like to be able to lie on the ice when they molt. They live primarily in water, but they sometimes become stranded and leave the ocean. Excavations can include any area where the ground contains gravel or is sandy. Sometimes they simply wash up on sea ice. They do not need to hibernate due to their thick coat and fur. Their body helps them adapt to the area they are in and helps them to ...