Unique sea lion named Auburn

It is true that many well-trained, talented young people in central New York are leaving the state and their families for better prospects elsewhere. However, in Auburn native John Maniscalco's case, his move to Alaska couldn't really be helped.

It's hard to study endangered Steller sea lions in their natural habitat if you're in Auburn.

Despite his move 4,417.93 miles away, Maniscalco has proved that he never stops thinking about his hometown by dubbing one of his Steller sea lion subjects “Auburn.”