A huge sea lion named "Chonkers" is spending this spring sitting on the dock of Pier 39 in San Francisco.
The Steller sea lion was an unusual visitor to the pier, which typically hosts smaller California sea lions. However, he may ...
Chonkers, a giant Steller sea lion, sits on a dock at San Francisco's Fishermen's Wharf, Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Sea lions are not a rare sighting in San Francisco. Since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, many have called Pier 39 home. But ...
A rare Steller sea lion nicknamed Chonkers, weighing up to 2,000 pounds, has become an overnight sensation at San Francisco's popular Pier 39 waterfront.
San Francisco’s viral Steller sea lion Chonkers is getting his own plushie, with proceeds helping marine mammals in need.
A 2,000-pound Steller sea lion, named "Chonkers" by sea lion fans, spent this spring sitting on the dock of Pier 39 in San Francisco.