"Marine experts say a 5-day-old endangered monk seal abandoned by his mother shortly after birth last week on a secluded Kauai beach has about a 50 percent chance of surviving.
The pup is in critical but stable condition and is missing essential nutrients since marine experts believe he did not nurse from his mother, which significantly weakened his immune system. Veterinarians and monk seal experts remain hopeful that the young pup will survive, but acknowledge that its outlook appears grim."
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Monk Seal Pup Update
