This article originally published at Chonkers, San Francisco's massive sea lion star, is at large.

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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The internet is obsessed with a new critter. His name? Chonkers. A large Stellar sea lion, affectionately named "Chonkers," has drawn droves of animal lovers to Pier 39, a shopping center in San ...

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 ...

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