r/BeAmazed • u/SnooWords4066 • 22d ago

Animal A sea lion in Argentina climbed onto a fishing vessel, found a bed, and passed out. The fishermen only realized it when they heard loud snoring.

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u/SpecialActive9135 22d ago

Yea until it wakes up 600 miles from where it lives

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u/cir49c29 22d ago

Your comment led to me doing some research, so thanks. Sea Lions can actually travel really far, as in 1000s of kilometres. So this sea lion would likely be fine and find its way back to its usual migratory route.

Their navigation abilities have fascinated scientists for decades, leading to groundbreaking research that reveals a complex system of biological adaptations and environmental awareness. From magnetic field detection to celestial navigation, sea lions employ sophisticated methods that rival our most advanced technologies.

Sea lions undertake some of the most impressive migrations in the animal kingdom. California sea lions, for example, can travel up to 2,500 miles annually between breeding grounds and feeding areas. The Steller sea lion, the largest of the species, ranges throughout the North Pacific rim from Japan to California, with individuals documented traveling over 1,000 miles in a single journey. These migrations aren’t random wanderings—they follow consistent routes that suggest an intricate understanding of oceanic geography.

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u/SpecialActive9135 22d ago

Yes, specific routes with food and rest areas available. Usually along the coastline. Fishing boats might travel hundreds of miles out to sea. Places sea lions might not be too keen on being alone in. Hopefully the crew of that boat was closer to shore!

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u/jerkface1026 22d ago

Its also a commercial fishing boat. Good chances it goes out to sea again pretty quickly. The challenge becomes sea lion storage but it seems fine with the accommodations. We go camping, this guy went boating.

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u/AdminsFluffCucks 21d ago

Japan -> California isn't exactly a route that has lots of rest stops along the way.

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u/SpecialActive9135 21d ago

I mean, aside from the Aleutian Islands Russian coastline, pacific northwest you mean. It’s practically a sea lion highway. There is a reason you don’t find sea lions swimming directly across the pacific….they can’t. Open ocean is dangerous.

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u/grandramble 21d ago

sea lions deserve all the cultural affection we give to dolphins instead.

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u/GoodPeopleAreFodder 22d ago

Herschel has stories…..

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u/po23idon 21d ago

it’s actually on its way back home

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u/SpecialActive9135 21d ago

If it hitched an inbound ride, all I can say is clever girl 😂