See the Lions

Sea Lions, Pier 39, San Francisco, California, USA

These sea lions have been congregating in significant numbers at Pier 39 in San Francisco since 1989.  This photo from the mid 1990's appears like a large group, but we read recently that there are now sometimes over 1500 sea lions hanging out around Fisherman's Wharf at Pier 39.  The fellow in the foreground, who seems to be a leader of the colony, appears to have his own "king" bed to rest on.  Perhaps it is a California King.