Blind Harbor Seal Thriving At Alaska SeaLife Center
- 9 years ago
Harbor seals are known to be shy and for the most part, solitary aquatic animals. One that is being cared for by employees from Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska is exhibiting some different tendencies, however.
Harbor seals are known to be shy and for the most part, solitary aquatic animals. One that is being cared for by employees from Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska is exhibiting some different tendencies, however.
His name is Bryce and according to staff, he is adventurous and happy to explore his surroundings. His outgoing personality likely has something to do with the fact that he's blind.
He was found at Land's End in Homer, Alaska. Due to his condition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-National Marine Fisheries Service deemed him non-releasable.
Blind seals living in the wild have a reduced survival rate, as locating food is difficult, as is steering clear of predators.
In Bryce's case, interacting with humans has been very beneficial
Harbor seals are known to be shy and for the most part, solitary aquatic animals. One that is being cared for by employees from Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska is exhibiting some different tendencies, however.
His name is Bryce and according to staff, he is adventurous and happy to explore his surroundings. His outgoing personality likely has something to do with the fact that he's blind.
He was found at Land's End in Homer, Alaska. Due to his condition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-National Marine Fisheries Service deemed him non-releasable.
Blind seals living in the wild have a reduced survival rate, as locating food is difficult, as is steering clear of predators.
In Bryce's case, interacting with humans has been very beneficial