California’s sea lion pups have been struggling for years. In 2015 alone, thousands have washed ashore, overwhelming rescue efforts. Researchers have been searching for clues to the pup’s demise ever since and now, they may be one big step closer to understanding the problem’s cause. In a new study published March 2 in the journal Royal Society Open Science, scientists have found that the emaciated pups are suffering because their mothers aren’t eating enough high-quality food. And while the team is not entirely sure what’s bottoming out their nutrition, they think it’s a trend that is unlikely to reverse itself any time soon. California sea lions have been in a bad![]()
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