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13 February 2007

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"Sea lions can carry in their mouths special cuffs attached to long ropes. If the animal finds a rogue swimmer, it can clamp the cuff around the person's leg. The individual can then be reeled in for questioning."

Sea lions rock.

post by: essexjan at: 06:06 | 7 comments

I imagine if that happened to you, it would be one of the most surreal experiences ever.

posted by chrismear 13 February | 06:34

And how does the sea lion know who is, or is not, a "rogue swimmer"?

posted by essexjan 13 February | 07:16

And how does the sea lion know who is, or is not, a "rogue swimmer"?

Sea-lioning is believing?

posted by TheDonF 13 February | 07:26

*instructs sea lion to cuff TheDonF's leg*

posted by essexjan 13 February | 07:37

Ka love Pa

posted by doctor_negative 13 February | 08:43

Dolphins are about as smart as dogs, so are trainable. Sea Lions are much more aggressive and not as smart; I wouldn't go near one if you paid me (they populate the beach by my house in large numbers a couple of times a year).

Interesting article. I'd not want to trust those critters to be important to my plans. Intelligent?.. ish.. whimsical?.. you bet.

posted by reflecked 13 February | 14:59

Um, what is the definition of a "rogue swimmer"? I have a funny picture in my head, but, really, how can a swimmer be "rogue"? I've heard of "rogue elephants" running amok, but how could someone be "swimming amok"?

posted by redvixen 13 February | 19:03

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