Scientists and tourists alike have been amazed by the massive sea lion hanging out on a San Francisco pier. The species can grow nearly twice the size of California sea lions.

The Steller sea lion was an unusual visitor to the pier, which typically hosts smaller California sea lions. However, he may have moved on days ago, during which time a humongous member of the area's ...

The massive sea lion known as Chonkers hasn't been seen in days, leading to confusion - including at the Chronicle.

Wild sea lion Chonkers has taken up residence at San Francisco's Pier 39 Kevin Buckholtz Chonkers, a 2,000-pound Steller sea lion, has become Internet famous for his massive size The mega mammal ...

San Francisco’s viral Steller sea lion Chonkers is getting his own plushie, with proceeds helping marine mammals in need.

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.

Sea lions are not a rare sighting in San Francisco. Since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, many have called Pier 39 home. But unlike in other years, one sea lion has made quite a splash for locals and ...

A massive sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is charming tourists and locals at San Francisco's Pier 39. On Thursday morning, visitors snapped photos of the Steller sea lion as he flopped on the pier among ...

A particularly massive sea lion has Bay Area residents flocking to the dock of Pier 39 in San Francisco to spot the mammal affectionately named "Chonkers." ...

The newest celebrity in San Francisco? It’s an immensely large sea lion, which the world has named Chonkers. ABC 7 has set up a live cam that streams the docks 24/7, for anybody who wants to check in ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who have flocked to San Francisco’s Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive ...