Meet Talise!

• Female California sea lion pup
• Born April 17, 2013
• Daughter to Sonoma

Welcome Talise, the littlest member of the Ocean Connections family! Born on April 17, 2013 to her mother Sonoma, it is already apparent that this little one is full of energy! At birth, Talise weighed in at 17 pounds! Since Talise is Sonoma’s first pup, building the initial bond between mother and pup proved to be a bit of a challenge in the beginning. But with the help of the trainers at Ocean Connections, Sonoma and Talise have been able to establish a strong bond. Sonoma and Talise are often heard vocalizing back and forth throughout the day and night; these vocalizations are the building blocks of a strong bond. In the wild, mother and pup will vocalize to each other in order to find each other among the hundreds of sea lions scattered along the beaches.

As a growing pup, Talise’s days are full of nursing, investigating her surroundings, and of course sleeping. She is growing quickly and her personality is beginning to shine through. Strong and feisty, Talise is sure to keep her trainers on their toes as she continues to grow and learn!

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