Posts Tagged ‘assateague’
Rescued Seal Pup Returns To The Ocean
Eloise, a grey seal pup rescued at Cape Henlopen, has been released back into the ocean at Assateague State Park. The seal was rehabilitated at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center over 42 days. She was found to be malnourished and with a few cuts on her neck. Eliose was trained how to…
Read MoreNational Aquarium Returns Rescued Seal ‘Huck Finn’ to Atlantic at Assateague
A core team of Animal Rescue staff traveled to Assateague State Park the morning of April 29 to release successfully rehabilitated rescued seal Huck Finn back to the Atlantic Ocean. The National Aquarium’s staff remains dedicated to providing the highest level of animal care and welfare as well as advancing mission critical work despite its…
Read MoreChincoteague Pony Penning Week Ends with Record Auction & One Pony Death
A week of fun and horse play ended in tragedy when one of the Chincoteague ponies died in the corral. Chincoteague fire officials reported the death of Butterfly Kisses on their Facebook page and say the pony was being chased by another pony when Butterfly Kisses slipped and slid in the fence, breaking her neck. …
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