Hippopotamus was released after 54 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Hippopotamus
Patient Record
Nickname: Hippo
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV1920
Admitted on: 2019/07/06
Collection Site: Salt Spring Island
Reason for Admission: Maternal separation; Lethargic
Weight at Admission: 10 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 54 days (1 month, 3 weeks, 2 days)
Transfer History
Received from: IWNCC
Original Admission: 2019/06/21
Weight at Admission: 5.9 kg
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Release
Patient Updates
Hippo's gotten far! She's currently figuring out how to compete for fish and has 2 poolmates.
Hungy? Angry? Hangry? She's definitely very vocal!
Hippo's been described as very vocal and feisty! She's progressing normally and is gaining weight. We've begun weening her onto fish.