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Orphaned walrus calf rescued from polar bears in Alaska
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Orphaned walrus calf rescued from polar bears in Alaska

So, an orphaned Pacific walrus calf was found on a remote Alaskan island, with gulls scavenging nearby and two polar bears on the prowl. USGS biologist Tony Fischbach and local student Violet Anniskett got permission to rescue him and sheltered him in an abandoned building while storms delayed their departure. He eventually reached the Alaska SeaLife Center, dehydrated but otherwise in good condition, and received treatment for minor wounds. Walrus calves need close, constant care, so specialists are now looking after him around the clock, and he will become an ambassador for his species.
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