As an otariid, the California sea lion relies on its foreflippers to propel itself when swimming, and it can turn its hindflippers forward and walk on all fours, which gives it maneuverability on land.
The California sea lion relies on its foreflippers to propel itself when swimming. This is as an otariid. It can turn its hindflippers forward. This is as an otariid. It can walk on all fours. This is as an otariid. All fours gives it maneuverability on land.