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A Harsh Winter for Sea Lions
In A Harsh Winter for Sea Lions, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how these animals endure freezing temperatures and protect their young in an unforgiving environment. This video is an excerpt from BBC’s Nature's Great Events, a documentary series that showcases some of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth, exploring how life adapts to natural events that can transform entire landscapes.
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Alaska and British Columbia
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Nature's Great Events
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2:49
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Location:
Alaska and British Columbia
Program:
Nature's Great Events
Time:
2:49
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Q: How do the seal lions stay warm in the harsh winter weather?
A: They huddle together to share warmth.
Q: Why is it difficult for the sea lions to find food in these conditions?
A: The fish the sea lions feed on spend winter in very deep water, making it difficult for them to fish for their food.
Q: How does the cold affect nursing sea lion mothers?
A: They have to suckle their babies for up to three years.
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