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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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.