Meet Chonkers the Sea Lion Who Is Going Viral in San Francisco
Chonkers is a massive and Steller sea lion who is taking over San Francisco’s Pier 39 and going viral on social media. He is estimated to weigh close to 2,000 pounds, which is double the size of a typical California sea lion.
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