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Researchers in Alaska rescued a walrus too young to be away from his mother. Now, his treatment plan includes 24/7 care and cuddles. (www.businessinsider.com)
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[–] 10 points 3 years ago (1 child)

For anyone who wants more photos of the sweet little baby, more real information or just less business insider: https://www.alaskasealife.org/news_item/176

The Alaskan Sealife Centre is a registered charity, and their rescue operations are expensive. Consider supporting their good work if you like it.

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    • [–] 7 points 3 years ago

    Smolrus.

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    [–] 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Holy crap. One month old and 200 pounds. I forget how big these creatures are.

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    • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I love the Sealife Center in Seward. They do excellent rehab and release to wild if they can, but this little one probably won't be suitable to go back to the wild after being bottle fed.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    its more the learning that humans are great cuddlers, anything that teaches them that humans are okay is going to be a problem

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago* (2 children)

    What you don't want a 1500kg adult walrus barreling at the nearest group of land humans, looking for cuddles?

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    • [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    Poor little guy.

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