High Five is now out of quarantine! He is still on formula and gaining weight well.
High Five
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2335
Admitted on: 2023/07/27
Collection Site: Samuel Island
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 10.9 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 59 days (1 month, 4 weeks, 1 day)
Current Habitat: Seastar Pool
Patients that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a pool where they can learn how to compete with other animals. This is one of the smaller pools with a haul-out platform in the centre. It can only fit a few animals and is a good starting point for patients that have never been housed with another seal.
Transfer History
Received from: IWNCC
Original Admission: 2023/07/21
Weight at Admission: 9.07 kg
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Patient Progress
"Training" Pool High Five has demonstrated that he is confident eating fish on his own. He has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where he can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. He will move to a larger pool once he is confident enough.
Patient Updates
High Five has begun the weaning process! Here his diet is slowly transitioning from formula to fish.
High Five has completed the weaning process and is now in fish school!
High Five is still in fish school and making progress!