
Sea Lion
A barking torpedo in a wet tuxedo.
Sea Lion vs Hippo
Tonight's science rumble is set in the visitor lawn, now closed for SCIENCE. No snacks were harmed.
Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
Sea lions can hold their breath for about 10 minutes.
Fish, squid, and the occasional unfortunate leftover from the ocean buffet.
Hippo
Hippopotamus amphibius
Hippo sweat looks reddish. People called it blood-sweat. It is really a natural sunscreen.
Hippos graze grass at night. By day they soak and... argue.
Who do YOU think wins?

Hippo
A floating boulder with kitchen-knife tusks.