Chilly Willee is not a seal. Actually, Chilly Willee is a sea lion. Many people confuse seals with sea lions. When you last saw a seal perform at a marine animal show, you probably really saw a sea lion. Seals, such as the harbor seal, are shaped more like a torpedo. Sea lions can turn their hind flippers forward to move around on land better than seals can.

Sea lions are fascinating animals. They can dive down 1000 feet or more and can swim 25 miles per hour underwater. Males like Chilly Willee can weigh 600 pounds and will eat 85 pounds of food a day.