Cornish Seal Sanctuary Issue 134 June 2017 Back Atlanta thinks her breath smells a bit fishy! Cheeky Ray has a Facebook Page. Are you following him? The very Handsome Badger...shhh! don´t tell Ray! Sheba is can you believe it...45½ years old! Sunny, Californian Sea Lion, on 16th June 2017 recovering from his dental surgery earlier that day. Sunny the next day after his dental surgery...Sunbathing! André checking out the new surf board Noito, Patagonian Sea Lion, making the most of the sun Humboldt Penguins are starting their moulting period! Harris, Asian Short-Clawed Otter, enjoying the sun! Babyface was hoping for a "photo call" with Buddy, Bo and Jarvis! but Buddy and Bo just didn´t want to join in! Babyface says "ok Jarvis...it´s just you and me then!" Final 5 female Seal Pups Released Caiman, Lobster, Mantis Shrimp, Fish and Flamingo were released at Dollar Cove, Gunwalloe on 13th June 2017. The planned release is a major operation involving several members of the Sanctuary team. The rehabilitation pool was drained, and then each pup was herded into a cage and then transferred to a trailer which was then driven onto the beach to be safely released. It was a very quick release; it didn´t take them very long to venture out into the sea and were soon immersed amongst the waves. Click here to see a selection of photos of the release. Also click here to read the press release. Attraction´s Leaflet Click here to download a printer friendly pdf version of the Sanctuary´s leaflet. Willow wants more fish! Naughty Seagulls hoping to get a fish! Badger Waddle woodland walk The Pygmy Goats´ first summer at the Sanctuary! George, Megan, Taylor, Claire and Johannah Dan from the BDMLR and Tamara, the Sanctuary´s Curator Will and Becca, part of the Front of House team Jinx, Rescued Juvenile Seal Jinx is currently in the nursery pool number 3, she is getting plenty of fish supplemented with fluids and multivitamins. Once she has gained some more weight then Jinx will be moved into the convalescent pool for the next stage of rehabilitation. Photo below of Jinx was taken on 16th June 2017. Post Monitoring of Seals With each update we will name any tagged seals spotted in the wild by members of the Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust (CSGRT) around the coast of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly:- Whist on 5th June 2017, Gibbon on 8th & 12th June 2017, Octopus (©photo below) on 15th June 2017 and Pebbles on 17th June 2017. This information regarding tagged seals seen in the wild is copyright of the CSGRT. If you find a Seal in the Wild For 60 years the Sanctuary has been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing those pups from our local coastline that find themselves in trouble, whether it be eye problems, respiratory infections and malnourishment to broken bones, pollution-related problems and being separated from their mother too soon. Just like to remind you that if you discover a seal pup that is in distress or alone, please call the Seal Sanctuary on 01326 221361 and/or the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) team on 01825 765546. DO keep your distance; DON´T attempt to handle the pup; DON´T attempt to put the pup in the sea; DON´T ignore the situation; DO tell the appropriate organisation. If you have seen a seal disturbed in to the sea as a result of human activity or a dead seal, please call the Cornwall Wildlife Trust´s marine hotline: 0345 201 26 26. Seal photobombs snorkellers on Scilly The moment a snorkeller got up close and personal with a friendly seal during a snorkelling trip to the Isles of Scilly has been caught on camera. Click here to go to Cornwall´s Piratefm 102.2 & 102.8 Radio Station´s website to read more about this amazing experience. Lizzie Carr shared this photo on Twitter, posting "we were out snorkelling and this seal popped his head up". Click here to visit Lizzie´s website. Click here to go to Scilly Seal Snorkelling´s facebook page. Dogs are Welcome 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. Don´t forget to bring some poo bags with you to clear up after your dog(s). This news update has been put together by volunteers/supporters of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.

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