Sea lions are not a rare sighting in San Francisco. Since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, many have called Pier 39 home. But ...

The Steller sea lion was an unusual visitor to the pier, which typically hosts smaller California sea lions. However, he may ...

Scientists and tourists alike have been amazed by the massive sea lion hanging out on a San Francisco pier. The species can ...

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

The Bay Area's most famous Steller sea lion continues to hold court at Pier 39 for tourists and locals to see.

Have you seen Chonkers? The roughly 2,000-pound Steller sea lion became an internet sensation during his extended stay on the ...

Chonkers, a giant Steller sea lion, sits on a dock at San Francisco's Fishermen's Wharf, Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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

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 rare Steller sea lion nicknamed Chonkers, weighing up to 2,000 pounds, has become an overnight sensation at San Francisco's ...

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

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.