Sea Lions and Storms
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Q: Where is the sea lion nursery?
A: It’s directly in the path of the storm, on the coast of British Columbia.
Q: How do the mother sea lions try to protect their pups?
A: The mothers try to get their young to higher ground, if they can find it, to protect them from the harsh waves.
Q: How are these harsh conditions caused by the storm dangerous to the young sea lion pups?
A: The pups can get swept away by the water. Since they are so young, it is unlikely that they will survive.
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