A walrus calf was seen wandering around in Northern Alaska, about four miles inland from the Beaufort Sea, all by himself! With his mother nowhere to be found, the Alaska SeaLife Center took the poor fella in and is providing him with all the care he needs – especially cuddles.
All By Himself
This Pacific Walrus calf was found 4 miles inland by oil field workers in Alaska, which is way too far from the ocean for a marine mammal! These marine mammals usually reside only in the ocean or very close to the western coastline. The poor calf was flown from the North Slope to Seward, where the Alaska SeaLife Center is based to receive some much-needed TLC.
Poor Baby
At the center, staff are doing all they can to care for the almost 200-pound walrus calf. Upon arrival, he was fighting malnutrition, dehydration, and possible infection, which is understandable as this poor animal was still in need of his mother’s care to survive!
Around-The-Clock Care
The caring staff at the center is feeding the walrus calf formula from a bottle to help him regain strength. He is also most likely going to be under 24/7 watch for several weeks, which of course includes adorable cuddles. These cuddles mimic the almost constant care he would have received from his mother.
Almost A Mother’s Love
Walrusses are highly social animals, and the young are cared for by their mothers for almost 2 years. To help this baby walrus feel safe and stay calm, he is given the constant option of cuddles. This is done by the trained staff, who gives him the option of a warm body to cuddle to when he feels like it – and he does, often!
Adorable Cuddles
These adorable cuddles the baby walrus has with his rescuers mimic the maternal closeness he would have had with his mother, allowing him to feel safe and develop appropriately. And it is the best care he is going to get since no adults were in the vicinity where he was found. Breaking our hearts not knowing where his mama is or what happened to her.
Alaska SeaLife Center
Luckily, the staff at the Alaska SeaLife Center knows what they are doing and are giving their best to rehabilitate the orphaned walrus calf. This is the first walrus patient the center has taken in in four years, and only the 10th in its 25-year history – making it an incredible opportunity for all those involved.
Last Thoughts
Although this poor walrus calf must have been terrified facing the world on his own for a while, he is in a safe space and all of his needs are taken care of. We are incredibly grateful for the rescuers who found him and hope that all the cuddles and love help this poor boy recover quickly!
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