THE SEA-LION ROOKERIES 259 



in the male. Just what the purpose of this may be 

 does not appear to be known. 



While the rookeries of the sea-lions are called "seal 

 rocks," seals are not in evidence; in fact I have seen a 

 seal at Santa Catalina but once, and this big fellow 

 followed me about, taking my bait with exasperating 

 skill. Once I hooked and played him for a few seconds, 

 or until he twisted my line around a mooring. 



