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National Geographic: Mysterious Sea Lion Die-Off Strikes Again
February 11, 2015
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Mysterious Sea Lion Die-Off Strikes Again on California Coast
Published by National Geographic: February 11, 2015
For the third winter in a row, starving sea lion pups are washing ashore on California's beaches. Since January 1, nearly 500 of the tiny animals have been admitted to the state's rehabilitation centers—a number many times higher than normal.
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