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The swine flu virus that caused a 2009 pandemic has been found in elephant seals off the central California coast, according to new research. The study, published in the journal PLoS ONE, is the first report of the virus H1N1 in any marine mammal. RELATED: Most Athletic Monkeys Researchers are now being advised to wear protective personal gear when working around marine mammals, to avoid the possibility of infection. "H1N1 was circulating in humans in 2009," lead author Tracey Goldstein said in a press release. "The seals on land in early 2010 tested negative before they went to sea, but when they returned from sea in spring 2010, they tested positive. So the question is where did it ...
Goats have earned a lot of attention on the Internet for their quirk of sounding remarkably human when screaming. Now it turns out that goats have a marine counterpart, as seals and sea lions, too, manage to mimic us quite astonishingly and disturbingly when they need to holler. Here's a supercut to prove it. ...
Sea lions, whales and dolphins get all the ocean's attention whenever they decide to do a flip or a trick. But there are other marine mammals that need applause, too. This Hawaiian monk seal has been perfecting his spinning technique for years and has finally achieved an impressive spiral balance. Sure, it's not as flashy as doing a backflip and catching a fish in your mouth, but monk seals are all about subtlety. ...
One of the joys of visiting beautiful San Diego is dropping by La Jolla Cove to see the seals on the beach. Last week San Diego Mayor Bob Filner closed the famous beach to nighttime visitors as an emergency measure. A shocking video caught two women sitting on the seals, pulling on their flippers and doing all they could to chase the animals off the beach during the night. La Jolla Cove has been the center of controversy between animal advocates and residents since it opened in the 1990′s. The manmade beach, also called ...
Surfing is not an easy sport to pick up, especially if you are small and slippery. Take it from these seal pups. Their friends have it already figured out, but they both can't quite master the balancing act. After a while, it clicks for one of the two, but it still takes some time for his uncoordinated pal to get on and stay on. What we love most about the little guy is that he never stops trying, no matter how many times he falls back into the water. Watch the video to see if he ever manages to make it. ...
Meet the world's sweetest backseat driver. According to the Scottish SPCA, the charity rescued a seal pup from stormy weather in Stranraer, Scotland, giving him a ride to safety in the front seat of a car. Workers at a ferry terminal spotted the seal splashing around in a flooded parking lot during stormy weather. The animal had sought refuge in the lot from the choppy waters and 50 mph winds battering its usual habitat. After failing to encourage the pup back into the nearby water, the ferry employees called the SPCA. Scottish SPCA 1 of 3 ...
