Sea lion cheats death again: Rescued pinniped with 2 bullets in its head fights off infection

After looking at the X-rays, the rescue nonprofit realized “this was actually the second time he had narrowly escaped death.” ...
Nature

Pinniped Evolution and Phylogenetics

Pinnipeds comprise a diverse group of marine carnivores that include seals, sea lions and the walrus. Their evolutionary history is marked by a complex interplay of ecological, morphological and ...
UUHC Health Feed

Hogle Zoo and U of U Health Team Up to Diagnose and Treat 650-Pound Sick Sea Lion

Hogle Zoo and University of Utah Health have collaborated to diagnose and treat one of the zoo’s California sea lions, Diego, which fell ill in September 2024. Through a combination of anesthesiology, ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Reporter’s Notebook: Keeping pinnipeds safe, one story at a time

As journalists, we are trained to let our reporting speak for itself, to rely on sources to tell the story rather than interjecting our own ideas. But one of the most challenging parts of the job is ...
Daily Breeze

For a Good Cause: Toxic algae bloom overwhelms Marine Mammal Center, volunteers step up to help

The Marine Mammal Center is getting crowded. Not only has the recent toxic algae bloom led to a sweeping surge in sick animals at the nonprofit rescue center in San Pedro, but it has also triggered ...