Otariidae - fur seals, sea lions
 There are 14 species in this family. They are found along coastlines around North and South America, Northern and Central Asia, and along the southwest coast of Australia. The have long, fur-covered bodies; external ears; front and rear flippers; and a very short tail. Their front flippers have claws on the end. The species in this family use their front and rear flippers to walk on land and they use their front flippers to propel themselves through the water. The species in this family are very social and live in large groups. They eat fish and
crustaceans. In the United States, the species in this family are found along the Pacific Coast.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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 Breeds in N.H.
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Other North American Species |
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Guadalupe Fur Seal
Northern Fur Seal
Steller Sea Lion
California Sea Lion
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