Chonkers the Famous Pier 39 Steller Sea Lion Departs for Breeding Grounds
The viral 2,000-pound Steller sea lion known as “Chonkers” has vanished from San Francisco’s Pier 39, leaving tourists disappointed. Experts suggest the marine mammal, a long-term intermittent visitor, likely departed for breeding grounds at the Farallon Islands or Año Nuevo Island, though his return remains possible in the coming months. Vanishing Act at Pier 39 … Read more