Elvis the seal finally released back to the wild
Elvis the seal is only 18 months old, but he’s already had quite an eventful life.
After heavy storms lashed Sydney’s north in June, this long-nosed fur seal was found malnourished and exhausted on South Curl Curl beach in Sydney’s north.
Elvis was found and quickly taken to Taronga Wildlife Hospital and nursed back to health. Quite the charmer (like his famous namesake), Elvis earned his moniker for the manner in which he shuffled around the soft matting flooring in the hospital ward.
Before too long Elvis was health again and ready to be released.
Taronga’s Senior Veterinarian, Larry Vogelnest said, “He was initially a bit hesitant to get in the water, but eventually he dived in and started swimming strongly.”
To see Elvis’ recovery, watch the video above. Have you ever been to Taronga Zoo? What was your favourite attraction when you were there?
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Video credit: YouTube / Taronga Sydney
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