The Japanese sea lion (Zalophus japonicus) (Japanese: ニホンアシカ, romanized: Nihon ashika, Korean: 강치, 바다사자) [3] was an aquatic mammal that became extinct in the 1970s. It was considered to be a subspecies of the related California sea lion (Z. californianus) until 2003.

Feb 23, 2024 · The Japanese Sea Lion used to call home the waters around Japan and Korea. Behavior. While most Sea Lions spend their time either in the water or on land and ice so they can get sunlight, this one was different. Other than when they …

Feb 7, 2024 · The Japanese Sea Lion’s historical range was vast, extending from the Japanese archipelago down to the Korean Peninsula and parts of the Russian Far East. Research indicates that these mammals favored temperate waters, congregating on sandy beaches and rocky shores for breeding purposes.

The Japanese sea lion, also known as the “Ugomeku,” was once a thriving species that inhabited the coastal waters of Japan. However, tragically, this majestic creature is now extinct, with the last confirmed sighting occurring in 1974.

Japanese Sea Lion was considered to be a subspecies of Californian Sea lion but in 2003 it was proven that this aquatic mammal was a unique species of sea lion. It is also known as a Black Sea Lion.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Japanese sea lion was once a fascinating marine mammal that swam in the waters around Japan. This species became extinct in the 1970s due to hunting and habitat loss, making it a symbol of what can happen when wildlife is not protected.

Oct 17, 2023 · Japanese sea lions once swam in abundance in the waters around Japan. Hunted for their fur and oil and suffering habitat loss, herds dwindled, and today the animals are thought to be extinct....

Known for its distinctive physical characteristics, the Japanese sea lion possessed sleek, dark fur, and a uniquely short, curved snout, setting it apart from its relatives in the animal kingdom. This marine animal was not just remarkable for its appearance but …

Mar 9, 2025 · The last confirmed observation of the Japanese sea lion ( Zalophus japonicus) occurred in 1951, when a group of approximately fifty to sixty individuals were sighted on the Liancourt Rocks (also known as Takeshima in Japanese, or Dokdo/Tokdo in Korean).

Japanese Sea Lions are likely to now be Extinct. However, South and North Korea, Russia, and China have indicated that they will collaborate on bringing back the Japanese Sea Lion in the Sea of Japan. That effort would involve searching Russian and Chinese waters and if animals are found some would be taken to the Sea of Japan.