Rescued Walrus Calf in Alaska Receives Intensive Care

A young Pacific walrus, found abandoned and malnourished, is being nursed back to health by the Alaska SeaLife Center.

The calf, weighing 165 pounds, was discovered alone on a beach in Utqiagvik, Alaska.
She was dehydrated, malnourished, and had superficial wounds upon rescue.
Staff at the Alaska SeaLife Center are providing round-the-clock care, acting as surrogate mothers.
Due to her reliance on human care, the calf will not be released back into the wild.
This is only the 11th walrus the center has treated since its founding in 1998.