As their name implies New Zealand Sea Lions found only in New Zealand. They are one of the rarest seals in the world, with total population under 12000 and declining. Currently New Zealand Sea Lions can be found on the south and southeast coast f the South island and at Stewart Island.
Sea lions are usually feel confident around humans. They will generally ignore people if they are resting on the beach, but be careful and don’t approach too closely as they might just have a change in their mood (for example during a breeding period) and chase you. People often think that sea lions are playful in the water, but if you are diving or swimming in the vicinity of sea lions be always prepared to move away.
Generally you can smell sea lions from a long distance since they have a very strong and distinctive smell. And if you see sea lion cough, sneeze or vomit – don’t worry, it is normal for them to do so. They vomit to get rid of undigested food.

Here are some facts about New Zealand sea lions:
They are found on sandy beaches and surroundings. They have blunt nose and short whiskers. Males weight about 350 to 500 kg and are colored brown or black, while females weight around 100 to 160 kg, and colored cream or silver.

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