Julius, the most seasoned male stellar sea lion in the United States was suffering from macular degeneration in both the eyes and even had pain in its joints. The creature has at last said farewell to the Oregon Zoo as it has succumbed to its maladies. The sea lion has additionally taken the title as the most senior in any U. S. zoo or aquarium.

Outstandingly, the life span of sea lion is between 20 and 30 years and they seldom live past their adolescents.

"Julius was a stunning, strong and sure creature. He took in rapidly, and dependably appeared primed to proceed onward to the following thing. We will recollect him during that route - with vigor, certainty and grandiosity," said Amy Cutting, guardian of the zoo's North America area. "

Julius initially had a place with Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium from where he was moved to Portland in 2000 after the zoo opened its Stellar Cove marine life natural surroundings. Reviewing the26-year-old sea lion, Oregon Zoo specialists said Julius had a feeling of intense freedom.

Everyone at the zoo said that they will miss Julius.