After their populations were decimated by hunters, New Zealand’s sea lions are returning to the coasts — sometimes surprising locals by turning up in unexpected places.
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Revisiting the Unseen Corners of the World
During a year with limited travel possibilities, our World Through a Lens series offered Times readers a weekly escape. Here are some of the highlights.
Novel Brain Surgery Seeks to Reverse Epilepsy in Sea Lion
Cronutt, like a growing number of ocean mammals, developed seizures because of toxins in the water. Scientists hope the pioneering procedure he underwent this week could help.
Ocean Heat Waves Are Directly Linked to Climate Change
The “blob” of hotter ocean water that killed sea lions and other marine life in 2014 and 2015 may become permanent.
Dolphins Have Hidden Fingers. So Do Seals. These Sea Creatures Did Not.
A recent analysis of the flippers of living and extinct marine animals shows the enduring power of “baby mittens.”
Swimming With the Sea Lions of Los Islotes
Sea lions are often referred to as “dogs of the sea.” On a small island off the Baja coast, where the playful animals populate every rocky outcropping, they live up to their nickname.