Do sea lions get eaten by dolphins?

While sea lions are larger than dolphins, and are apex predators in their own right, dolphins don't typically eat sea lions.

Here's why:

* Size: Adult sea lions are significantly larger and stronger than even the largest dolphins. A dolphin would have a hard time taking down a healthy adult sea lion.

* Diet: Dolphins are primarily fish eaters. They occasionally prey on smaller marine mammals, but sea lions are too large and powerful for them to target.

* Predation dynamics: Sea lions are more likely to be preyed upon by larger predators like sharks and killer whales. Dolphins themselves are vulnerable to attacks by larger predators, and would be more likely to avoid a sea lion encounter.

However, there are some exceptions:

* Juveniles: Young, smaller sea lions might be vulnerable to attacks from larger dolphins, especially if they are separated from their mothers.

* Sick or injured: If a sea lion is sick or injured, it might be easier prey for a dolphin, though this is still unlikely.

In general, it's safe to say that dolphins are not a significant threat to sea lions.