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Mar 29

SeaWorld Orlando Returns Loggerhead Turtle to the Wild, the Fifth of 2012

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SeaWorld Orlando Returns Loggerhead Turtle to the Wild, the Fifth of 2012

Earlier this morning, members of the SeaWorld Orlando animal rescue team returned a rehabilitated, sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle back into the waters of the Canaveral National Sea Shore in Titusville, Fla. This is the fifth turtle release of 2012.

Mar 29

Shark Watch

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The magnificent basking shark is the second largest fish in the world. While these sharks may be big in size, their populations are becoming small in numbers, earning them the unfortunate distinction of being listed as “vulnerable” on the IUCN red list.

Mar 27

A Second Chance at Life

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Even though the illegal wildlife trade still poses a huge threat to many species – the Wildlife Alliance has taken on the mission of coming to the aid of these victimized animals. Over 10 years ago, the organization’s rescue and enforcement unit began investigating suspected perpetrators of wildlife crime – and rescuing animals from the clutches of these lawbreakers. Rescued animals that are healthy and able to survive in the wild are immediately released in appropriate habitats, but tho

Mar 23

SeaWorld Orlando Now Caring for Two Hawksbill Turtle Hatchlings

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SeaWorld Orlando Now Caring for Two Hawksbill Turtle Hatchlings

SeaWorld Orlando animal rescue team received two hawksbill turtle hatchlings earlier this week. They are approximately two months old.

The first was found at Melbourne Beach by a tourist and was dropped off at the Sea Turtle Preservation Society in Melbourne Beach, Fla. It weighs only 2 ounces and is nearly 3 inches long. The turtle was in lethargic and weak condition when it arrived.

Mar 22

Minton Farm: Compassionate Conservation

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Australia boasts a wide range of unique and diverse animals. Kangaroos, koalas and kookaburras are just a few of the uncommon animals that make their home in the land down under.

Mar 20

High-Tech Carnivore Protection

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Zambia is an area of vast beauty with diverse wildlife, landscapes and people. While this richly unique area holds huge potential for conservation, the logistics of working in this remote and rugged environment are extremely challenging.

Mar 17

Happy Anniversary (and St. Patrick's Day) to Clover the Sea Otter

by Marcia Thissell, Senior Animal Care Specialist

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Today (March 17, 2012) is the one-year anniversary of Clover, a female southern sea otter. Clover's story began in late 2010 when she was rescued and brought to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. At that time, Clover was a young, wild otter that stranded due to illness. Veterinarians examined and treated her for several months and deemed her unable to return to the ocean, due to her need for long term care. Clover arrived at SeaWorld San Diego at about 5 months old on St. Patrick's Day, hence the name Clover.