Walrus was released after 48 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Walrus
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV1925
Admitted on: 2019/07/12
Collection Site: Ogden Point, Victoria
Reason for Admission: Maternal separation
Weight at Admission: 10.75 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 48 days (1 month, 2 weeks, 3 days)
Transfer History
Received from: IWNCC
Original Admission: 2019/07/11
Weight at Admission: 10.45 kg
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Release
Patient Updates
Walrus has gained plenty of weight and is well on track. He's now living in the largest pre-release pool and will be released pretty soon...
Walrus has managed fish school just fine and has already made it into a larger pool!
Walrus is progressing normally. He's still being fed a milk formula and gaining weight (11.5 kg now).