
Sea Lion
A barking torpedo in a wet tuxedo.
Sea Lion vs Otter
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.
Otter
Lontra canadensis
River otters can stay underwater about 4 minutes.
Fish, crayfish, frogs — they eat lunch in the pool.
Who do YOU think wins?

Otter
A slippery wrestler who treats rivers like gyms.