A 200-pound walrus calf, weighing approximately 90 kilograms, was discovered alone and far from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope. The helpless baby, who is only one month old, is receiving round-the-clock care and bottle feeding from dedicated animal welfare workers in an effort to keep him alive. The calf was found dehydrated and potentially battling an infection, so it was transported from the North Slope to the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, a distance of at least 700 miles.
To simulate the constant care provided by a mother walrus, the staff at the center are offering the calf 24-hour cuddling sessions to keep him calm and support his development. The walrus is also being fed every three hours. The center described the cuddling as an opportunity for the walrus to have a warm body to lean against, which he has been taking advantage of nearly continuously.
The calf was discovered by oil field workers approximately 4 miles inland from the Beaufort Sea in Alaska’s northernmost region. A walrus trail was noticed on the tundra near the road where the calf was found, but it remains unclear how he ended up in that location. Since no adult walruses were spotted nearby, concerns arose about the infant’s chances of survival without intervention.
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Pacific walrus is typically found in the northern Bering and Chukchi seas, with occasional sightings in areas like the Beaufort Sea to the northeast.
This particular walrus calf is one of only ten that the Alaska SeaLife Center has cared for in its 25-year history. He is already accepting formula from a bottle and is expected to receive 24-hour care for at least several weeks, depending on his progress, appetite, and medical condition.
ConocoPhillips Alaska, a prominent oil producer on the North Slope, generously offered their plane to transport the calf to the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.
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