A walrus calf found alone near Alaska's northernmost city is now under the care of a nonprofit wildlife response center in Seward, Alaska. The nearly 165-pound Pacific walrus was rescued from Utqiagvik, approximately 800 miles away, and is currently receiving treatment for malnourishment and dehydration.
The calf, believed to be just a couple of weeks old, arrived at the center with superficial wounds on her body. The circumstances that led to her separation from her herd remain unknown, as hunters reported a walrus herd in the area where she was discovered.
