Scientists and tourists alike have been amazed by the massive sea lion hanging out on a San Francisco pier. The species can grow nearly twice the size of California sea lions.
The Steller sea lion was an unusual visitor to the pier, which typically hosts smaller California sea lions. However, he may have moved on days ago, during which time a humongous member of the area's ...
A 2,000-pound Steller sea lion has commandeered a wooden float at San Francisco’s Pier 39, dwarfing the California sea lions ...
Chonkers, a giant Steller sea lion, sits on a dock at San Francisco's Fishermen's Wharf, Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Visitors from across the country are flocking to a famous San Francisco pier to see one particular animal — a 2,000-pound sea lion named Chonkers.Employees at the harbor say Chonkers is bringing some ...
The newest celebrity in San Francisco? It’s an immensely large sea lion, which the world has named Chonkers. ABC 7 has set up a live cam that streams the docks 24/7, for anybody who wants to check in ...
A massive sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is charming tourists and locals at San Francisco's Pier 39. On Thursday morning, visitors snapped photos of the Steller sea lion as he flopped on the pier among ...
Wild sea lion Chonkers has taken up residence at San Francisco's Pier 39 Kevin Buckholtz Chonkers, a 2,000-pound Steller sea lion, has become Internet famous for his massive size The mega mammal ...
The massive sea lion known as Chonkers hasn't been seen in days, leading to confusion - including at the Chronicle.
A massive sea lion is stealing all the attention at San Francisco's Pier 39, along with most of the dock.