Rescued walrus calf receiving cuddles as part of care in Alaska dies
"For those that dedicate their lives to animal care, this is the hardest part of the job."
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"For those that dedicate their lives to animal care, this is the hardest part of the job."
A walrus pup that was found alone on the North Slope in Alaska earlier this month has died, officials say.
“While often rewarding, wildlife rescue is inherently unpredictable and comes with it the possibility of great loss."
He was spotted on the North Slope around 4 miles inland
This is not a remote work opportunity - you'll have to come in. Washington Post: The walrus pup was writhing slowly on the frozen ground of an Alaskan oil field, and it was clearly in distress. About four miles inland from the Beaufort Sea, a worker saw the 150-pound calf on the North Slope tundra near a road…