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| Cornish Seal Sanctuary
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| October 2022
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The Cornish Seal Sanctuary are thrilled to see another success from their Secret Creek Beaver Conservation project with the move of Maple and Scruff to their new home in Canterbury with the Wildwood Trust.
Beavers are a vital part of creating healthy ecosystems, which makes their conservation increasingly important as we tackle the impacts of climate change. The move also follows the news that Eurasian beavers are now legally protected in the UK for the first time! Click here to read the press release.
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British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) Volunteer marine mammal medics will be sent out to monitor the pup for a period of time and as a very last resort, may rescue the pup depending on the circumstances.
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We are so pleased to see the first successful release of the new season 2022/23, and, as with every release, it´s always a proud moment for the Animal Care Team. Curry was returned to the wild on 28th October 2022 at Porthtowan beach. Click here to read the Press Release. Click here to watch a short video of Curry´s release.
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| Meet the Seal Pups - Virtual Experience
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We joined the Cornish Seal Sanctuary live on Sunday the 24th of October 2022 for their first of this season´s behind the scenes virtual experience. Elliot, part of the Animal Care Team, took us to meet all the current patients in the main seal hospital.
He gave us an update on Basil, Wedgie, Star Anise and the latest arrival Wasabi.
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If you can´t get to the Seal Sanctuary, or just want to find out the updates from the seal hospital, then why not join them on their live virtual hospital experience - next date to be confirmed. For more information, please go to the Sanctuary´s facebook page. All proceeds from this experience go towards funding the vital work to care for seal pups and residents at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
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Did you know...For the first 24 hours of a rescued seal pup arriving in the hospital, the pup is given electrolytes to rehydrate it.
The probiotic supplement tablets are given to help with the pup´s immune system, plus iron and aquavit tablets, as some of the nutrients are lost when the fish are frozen and then thawed.
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The resident Humboldt Penguins were back into their enclosure in mid October after recent renovations!
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| Lots of singing Happpyy Biirrthddayysss this Month!
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Happy birthday to the gorgeous Willow who celebrated her 8th birthday on 3rd October!??
She was not hanging around with her birthday ice cake and ripped the fish straight off the top to enjoy as a yummy treat!
Willow was rescued from Donna Nook in 2014 after being separated from her mum. She was rehabilitated at Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and was released back into the wild on 7th November 2014.
Unfortunately, she was re-rescued on the 11th May 2015 by Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary. Willow was suffering from severe hair loss, lethargy and had lacerations on the left side of her body. Once again she started rehabilitation, but blood tests showed she was suffering from an under-active thyroid.
The vet prescribed treatment which proved very successful and she even managed to grow a new coat after moulting. However, as Willow will need this treatment for the rest of her life, she was permanently re-homed at Gweek on 5th November 2015.
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Happy 21st Birthday to the legend that is the lovely Ray!
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The staff celebrated Atlanta aka Attie 21st Birthday on 13th October 2022!
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Happy 5th Birthday to the beautiful Banana on 27th October!
And what better way to celebrate than with her very own Banana ice cake!
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It may be Halloween but it´s also a very special birthday...??
Happy Birthday Pumpkin, he is celebrating his 12th birthday!
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To future proof the Cornish Seal Sanctuary for generations to come, the Sanctuary are now raising vital funds to redevelop their pools and remain world-leaders in seal conservation and care.
And that´s where the "Fund Our Future" project comes in. This £1.3million fundraising campaign is all about securing the charity´s future, while placing world-class animal welfare at the centre of everything we do.
To donate, click here for more details on how to make an online donation also how to set up your own fundraising event?
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We hope you enjoy the selection of photos taken in October 2022, click here or on the photo of your choice below to see a larger version.
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| Look what you may have missed this Half-Term!
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Animal
Adoptions |
Dogs are
Welcome |
Sanctuary´s
Leaflet |
A special way to honour a birthday, special occasion or to commemorate the life of a loved one, while supporting an important cause.
To purchase an adoption, simply call the Seal Sanctuary on 01326 221361 or purchase your adoption pack during your visit!
Please click here for more details.
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Did you know that the Cornish Seal Sanctuary loves well behaved dogs!
Dogs are always welcome at the Sanctuary provided they are kept on a lead.
Please do not leave dog(s) in your car during your visit.
Also don´t forget to bring some poo bags with you to clear up after your dog(s).
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Click here to view and download a printer friendly pdf version of the Sanctuary´s leaflet.
Click here to view the latest Sanctuary´s map.
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| Click here to find out what to do if you find a Seal Pup or a Seal?
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| Post Release Monitoring of Seals
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Each released seal pup is given a flipper tag with an unique ID number. This helps the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and the Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust (CSGRT) to track and monitor where pups end up and how they are doing once they are back in the wild.
This month the following seals were spotted in the wild by members of the CSGRT from around the coast of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly:-
Moon Jelly Fish on 1st & 12th October 2022
A-Ha and Orion on 6th, 20th & 24th October 2022
The Shining on 6th October 2022
Falafel, Snowdrop and Whist on 14th October 2022
Pippin and Shirley on 22nd October 2022
Prudie on 29th October 2022
© Photos Credit : Freya Blockley - Falafel (left) Moon Jelly Fish (right)
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The above information regarding tagged seals seen in the wild is copyright of the SRT.
By monitoring the behaviour of seals after release back into the wild, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and the SRT can use this information to define the best practice standards and policies that they can share with the international rescue community.
Each seal´s fur pattern is unique and enables the SRT volunteers track them for life.
Seals face many challenges, yet we all depend on them to balance our marine ecosystem, which is essential to make the oxygen we breathe.
Seals are our globally rare wildlife tourist attraction, helping diversify coastal economic prosperity.
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| Thank you to everyone who has visited so far, your support allows the Sanctuary to take care of the wonderful animals. The Cornish Seal Sanctuary couldn´t do the work rehabilitating poorly and injured seal pups or provide vital life-long care for the residents without you.
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This news update has been put together by volunteers/supporters of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
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