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Elephant seal safely returned to ocean after urban adventure
A Southern elephant seal's unexpected journey through the streets of Gordon’s Bay ends with a successful rescue operation.
Gordon’s Bay elephant seal safely returned to the ocean after urban escapade
A Southern elephant seal's unexpected journey through the streets of Gordon’s Bay ends with a successful rescue operation.
Unexpected elephant seal sighting in Gordon’s Bay leaves residents amazed
An elephant seal's surprising journey through Gordon’s Bay captivates residents, leading to a swift rescue operation by local officials.
Look: Elephant seal spotted wandering the streets of Gordon’s Bay
An elephant seal surprised residents of Gordon’s Bay by wandering through the streets, prompting a rescue operation by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
Unexpected elephant seal sighting in Gordon’s Bay leaves residents amazed
An elephant seal's surprising journey through Gordon’s Bay captivates residents, leading to a swift rescue operation by local officials.
Unprecedented rabies outbreak threatens Cape fur seal population and marine ecosystem
In an unprecedented development, rabies has become endemic in Cape fur seals - the first documented case in marine mammals worldwide. While Animal Survival International warns of a potential cross-species marine pandemic, the DFFE is implementing surveillance protocols and trial vaccinations to manage the outbreak. Officials urge public awareness and caution when encountering seals along South African coastlines.