Over the weekend, the SPCA's Wildlife Team was alerted to a young seal on Strand Beach being harassed by the public. The team went to assist and moved the young seal to a safe place a little farther down the coast where it can rest and recover.
Over the weekend, the SPCA’s Wildlife Team was alerted to a young seal on Strand Beach being harassed by the public. The team went to assist and moved the young seal to a safe place a little farther down the coast where it can rest and recover.The Cape’s fur seals have a challenging time whenever there are rough sea conditions.
Strong waves frequently wash young fur seals away from their colony rocks, where they have little chance of safely rejoining the colony. They have no choice but to swim to shore, which could be many kilometres away. The seal will eventually wash up on the shore, worn out and in need of rest. Unfortunately, this usually results in them coming into contact with beachgoers who might not comprehend that the animal is simply attempting to rest and regain its strength before returning to the sea in an effort to locate its colony.
A common misconception is that the animal is stranded and needs assistance returning to the water. Some people will attempt to “help” by either dragging it back into the water, splashing water on it, letting their off-leash dogs chase it, or, worse, attempting to take a cute seal selfie with it. None of these actions is done with any consideration for the welfare of the animal.It’s best to give any seal you see on the beach a wide berth because it might be exhausted, hungry, or sick.
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