Day-trippers flocked to a popular Aussie beach as the mercury soared to 30 degrees earlier this month. As they splashed in waters that felt like a warm tropical bath, an extremely rare Antarctic seal joined them. But all was not well. Acclimatised to an icy wilderness rather than stifling Port Phillip Bay, the crabeater seal kept its eyes closed and barely moved. “Some people were really curious, but most were ignoring it and just trying to keep cool. They probably didn’t realise how rare… Source link
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Stay away from the too-friendly dolphin. Officials have identified an animal that has gotten a bit pushy in the water off of North Padre Island, said a press release from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. North Padre Island is about 20 miles east of Corpus Christi. “Biologists report the animal is showing more aggressive behavior, separating children from their parents in the water, and isolating swimming pets from their owners,” said the latest release issued on… Source link
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