SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who have flocked to San Francisco's Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive ...

Stellar sea lions like Chonkers are about 10 times bigger than the California sea lions usually seen at Pier 39. By Laura Baisas Published Apr 28, 2026 9:50 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new ...

A rare Steller sea lion named "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month. Weighing nearly 2,000 pounds, the animal is twice the size of the ...

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Residents and visitors in California alert each other whenever they spot the above average size animal at Pier 39 A gigantic 2,000lb Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become an unexpected ...

A massive marine intruder has effectively seized control of a major U.S. waterfront, planting itself in prime real estate and daring anyone to do something about it. The roughly 2,000-pound Steller ...

San Francisco is not only on the rebound, she is in love. His name is Chonkers. He is a 2,000-pound Steller sea lion who swam up to a dock on Pier 39 a month ago and has decided to stay.