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Rare Pacific Walrus Calf Admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center Wildlife Response Program
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:42 pm
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Shout out to Conoco Phillips for assisting with the rescue.
Shout out to Conoco Phillips for assisting with the rescue.
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The Alaska SeaLife Center is caring for a male Pacific walrus calf that arrived from the North Slope of Alaska on August 1, 2023. This is the Center’s first walrus patient in four years, and one of only ten admitted in the Center’s 25-year history, making this an exceptional case for the Wildlife Response Program and a rare opportunity for all involved.
The young walrus was spotted by workers on Alaska’s North Slope, about four miles inland from the Beaufort Sea — a highly unusual location for Pacific walrus, which reside almost exclusively in the ocean or near the western coastline. Observers reported a notable “walrus trail” on the tundra close to a road where he was discovered, although it is unknown how he arrived inland. Walrus calves depend on maternal care for their first two years of life, and with no adults in the vicinity, it was apparent that the wayward calf would not survive long without intervention.
With U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approval, the ASLC coordinated with Alaska Clean Seas and ConocoPhillips Alaska to provide shelter and arrange travel. The calf was moved to a warehouse, and teams kept a watchful eye on him overnight. ConocoPhillips Alaska graciously offered the use of one of the company’s planes for transport. Staff from both organizations then flew with the calf to the Seward Airport to meet with the ASLC team.
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:51 pm to LSUDVM1999
Actually my nephew, glad the ole chap is recovering
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:58 pm to LSUDVM1999
The SeaLife Center is actually really awesome to visit, even for adults. If y’all are ever in Seward you should stop in. That’s cool they saved the lil guy, he’s quite a ways from where he oughta be.
Posted on 8/8/23 at 9:00 pm to LSUDVM1999
Cute now
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Adult males, or bulls, are up 12 feet long and may weigh up to 2 tons
Posted on 8/8/23 at 9:00 pm to LSUDVM1999
He looks like a true baw. Good story!
Posted on 8/8/23 at 9:07 pm to LSUDVM1999
When will it be ready for supper?
Posted on 8/8/23 at 9:14 pm to Gee Grenouille
Fwiw
Worked for two large oil corps in my career.. one was a name that should not be spoken.. the other was CoP.. always felt they were a good corporate citizen.. the Alaska team for the most part are up there by choice and request to be transferred ..
Worked for two large oil corps in my career.. one was a name that should not be spoken.. the other was CoP.. always felt they were a good corporate citizen.. the Alaska team for the most part are up there by choice and request to be transferred ..
Posted on 8/9/23 at 12:25 am to Thecoz
The shall not be named is a real joy to work for. Once I got to a point financially that I don’t need to be here I just let it all roll off my back
Posted on 8/9/23 at 12:28 am to Pepperoni
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Adult males, or bulls, are up 12 feet long and may weigh up to 2 tons
What's that in BMI for a walrus?
Posted on 8/9/23 at 1:08 am to LSUDVM1999
This post was edited on 8/9/23 at 1:13 am
Posted on 8/9/23 at 6:34 am to Jackie Chan
This planet is full of amazing and strange animals. Cool story.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 6:57 am to LSUDVM1999
I fully expected to see Lizzo
Posted on 8/12/23 at 5:17 pm to PureBlood
Walrus died Saturday morning.
CNN article
CNN article
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A rare walrus calf that was under 24/7 cuddle care after being found wandering alone in northern Alaska has died, according to the Alaska SeaLife Center.
“We are heartbroken to share that the walrus calf admitted to the ASLC Wildlife Response Program on August 1, 2023, passed away this morning after his condition took a turn for the worse,” the center said in a news release Friday.
“Though our animal care teams worked tirelessly to provide round-the-clock critical care treatments, never leaving his side, the calf ultimately succumbed to his condition,” the center said. “A necropsy will be conducted in the days following to further understand the cause of death.”
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