Chonkers, a very large Steller's Sea Lion, is visiting San Francisco's Pier 39.
Threatened to near extinction, but making a strong comeback, the Steller Sea Lion is a big boi. Adult males can approach 2500 lbs. Chonkers looks pretty healthy and doesn't seem to be suffering malnutrition. Seems he enjoys hanging out with his smaller relatives, California Sea Lions, and is drawing crowds when he visits the pier.
Previously:
• Adorably angry sea lions defend San Diego turf from invasive tourists
• Sea lions pelted with rocks as family ignores repeated warnings at La Jolla Cove
• Watch a bold sea lion take a dip at a resort pool and boot another guest out of his lounge chair
• California sea lions surfing on enormous waves is the video you need today
