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The South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) is an eared seal species distributed along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America, ranging from Peru to Brazil. The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism; dominant adult males are significantly larger than females and are recognized b...
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Large, visible South American species with dramatic males, but lower global recognition and fewer standout consensus signals.
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The South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) is a marine mammal native to the coastal regions of South America. As a member of the Otariidae family, it is distinguished from true seals by its external ear flaps and its ability to rotate its hind flippers for terrestrial locomotion. The spec...
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Well-established South American species with regional visibility and ecological role, but comparatively ordinary among fur seals.
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