The number of marine mammals in California affected by a neurological toxin from algae has surged in the past week, in what could be another deadly year for animals such as sea lions, seals, dolphins and larger whales. According to the Marine Mammal Care Center, a rescue facility based in San Pedro, California, the facility […]
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Four seals die on Norfolk coast after contracting bird flu
Experts have raised fears for the seals at England’s largest colony after four were found to have died after having been infected with bird flu. Government scientists are investigating to find out whether the seals died after scavenging from the corpses of infected birds. Four seals on the north Norfolk coast were found dead on […]
Canadian Officials Relocated an Elephant Seal, but He Found His Way Back to the City
Emerson, a 500-pound elephant seal, has captured the hearts of many along the rugged coast of western Canada. His story, marked by unexpected journeys and unlikely encounters, underscores the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and public fascination. Emerson’s journey began innocuously enough, born in Washington state and cared for by volunteers after being abandoned by […]
The Unseen Avian Flu Threatening Our World And Wildlife
In a scene reminiscent of a doomsday movie, the beaches of Valdes Peninsula in Argentina, once teeming with elephant seals, lay barren, littered with carcasses. This grim spectacle is a stark reminder of an unseen enemy: a powerful strain of avian influenza, now ravaging 320 bird and mammal species globally, including elephant seals. This avian […]
Neil the Seal Goes Viral, Prompting Concern for His Welfare
A three-year-old Southern Elephant seal, affectionately dubbed Neil the Seal, has gone viral on the internet. An Instagram account with the handle @neiltheseal22 has amassed over 65,000 followers. The account documents the antics of juvenile Neil, who already weighs a whopping 1,300 pounds. However, wildlife experts have raised concerns about the seal’s safety in the […]
Petition: Help Protect Neil the Seal from Humans
Neil the Seal is a 1,300-pound southern elephant seal who has become a viral sensation in Tasmania. However, there is growing concern for his welfare. Neil’s adventures, while amusing and endearing to many, underscore the potential risks when such a large wild animal becomes too accustomed to human interaction. We must ensure Neil’s safety is […]
“Weaners” get a second chance!
The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California plays a critical role in the survival of many marine mammals along the northern and central California coast. Founded in 1975 on a former Nike Missile site in the Marin Headlands, it took in its first seven patients. Much has changed since then and the Center is now […]