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A rare walrus calf was rescued in Alaska after found wandering alone and is currently under 24/7 cuddle care

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CNN By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A rare walrus calf is under 24/7 cuddle care after he was found wandering alone in northern Alaska last week. The Pacific walrus calf, estimated to be about a month old, arrived at the Alaska SeaLife Center on August 1 after being spotted on Alaska’s North Slope, about

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  1. A 200 pound walrus calf is receiving care at the Alaska SeaLife Center

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    A rare walrus calf was rescued in Alaska after found wandering alone and is currently under 24/7 cuddle care

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  1. The Columbian

    ‘Cuddling’: Just what the doctor ordered for rescued walrus calf in Alaska (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    JUNEAU, Alaska — A walrus calf is being nursed back to health after being found on its own miles inland by oil field workers in Alaska.

  2. Fox5 Atlanta

    200-pound rescued walrus calf receives round-the-clock 'cuddling' (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    A 200-pound walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is getting bottle fed and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling” from animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the 1-month-old alive.

  3. Insider

    Researchers in Alaska rescued a walrus too young to be away from his mother. Now, his treatment plan includes 24/7 care and cuddles. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The young walrus found in northern Alaska has been prescribed near-constant cuddles from staff to simulate maternal closeness.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Rescued 200-pound walrus gets ‘cuddles’ in Alaska (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    JUNEAU, Alaska >> A 200-pound (90 kilogram) walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is being bottle fed and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling” from doting animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the 1-month-old baby alive.

  5. The Daily Caller

    Rescued 200-Pound Walrus Calf Receiving Round-The-Clock ‘Cuddling’ In Attempt To Keep The 1-Month-Old Alive (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A walrus calf found stranded and alone Monday by oil field workers in Alaska was rescued and has been receiving care, including bottle feeding and cuddling.

  6. KRDO

    A rare walrus calf was rescued in Alaska after found wandering alone and is currently under 24/7 cuddle care (opens KRDO)

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    CNN By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A rare walrus calf is under 24/7 cuddle care after he was found wandering alone in northern Alaska last week. The Pacific walrus calf, estimated to be about a month old, arrived at the Alaska SeaLife Center on August 1 after being spotted on Alaska’s North Slope, about

  7. KEYT Santa Barbara

    A rare walrus calf was rescued in Alaska after found wandering alone and is currently under 24/7 cuddle care | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A rare walrus calf is under 24/7 cuddle care after he was found wandering alone in northern Alaska last week.The Pacific

  8. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Rare walrus calf rescued in Alaska after wandering alone currently under 24/7 cuddle care (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A rare walrus calf is under 24/7 cuddle care after he was found wandering alone in northern Alaska last week. The Pacific walrus calf, estimated to be about a month old, arrived at the Alaska SeaLife Center on August 1 after being spotted on Alaska’s North Slope, about fou…

  9. UPI

    Walrus calf rescued in Alaska, receiving 'round-the-clock cuddling' (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Marine rescuers in Alaska said a rare walrus calf found wandering alone about 4 miles from the sea was brought in for care and is currently receiving "round-the-clock 'cuddling.'"

  10. NPR

    A 200 pound walrus calf is receiving care at the Alaska SeaLife Center (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The calf was found alone last week, about four miles from the ocean. The young walrus is being fed by bottle, and receiving care similar to how its mother would care for it in the wild.

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