#Chonkers

A massive sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is charming tourists and locals at San Francisco's Pier 39

A massive sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is charming tourists and locals at San Francisco's Pier 39.

Stellar sea lions like Chonkers are about 10 times bigger than the California sea lions usually seen at Pier 39.

From Popular Science: Chonkers the 2,000-pound sea lion is making waves in San Francisco Bay

Chonkers, a very large Steller's Sea Lion, is visiting San Francisco's Pier 39. Threatened to near extinction, but making a strong comeback, the Steller Sea Lion is a big boi. Adult males can approach 2500 lbs.…