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Rescue & Rehab Journal Male
PV1402 - Taj MahalPacific Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
2014
May 15, 2014April, 20th 2015
A young harbor seal pup was found at Bradley Lake, at the head of Kachemak Bay. The pup was alone on the beach, but there was an adult seal swimming nearby. May 16, 2014April, 20th 2015
After monitoring the seal for over 24 hours, it was apparent that the pup's mom was not going to return. A direct flight to Seward was donated by Pathfinder Aviation out of Homer. Thank you, Pathfinder Aviation! May 21, 2014April, 20th 2015
The male pup is being treated for multiple puncture wounds and an eye infection. He is underweight and dehydrated. His bloodwork also showed signs of infection, which is being treated with oral antibiotics. Treatment seems to be paying off - the pup is showing signs of improvement. His wounds are beginning to heal nicely, and with regular topical treatments they are kept clean. June 8, 2014April, 20th 2015
A few days ago, the seal had x-rays to check for abdominal issues, but everything came back clean! The seal is gaining weight well, and has started swimming before feeds. Today, some pieces of herring were added to his swim and he seemed to take interest! June 21, 2014April, 20th 2015
After another examination by vet staff, the seal has been taken off all medications, and his wounds are healing up so nicely that they no longer need to be flushed at every feed! He is showing some interest in fish, but hasn't eaten any yet, so rehab staff continues to offer them a few times a day. July 9, 2014April, 20th 2015
It's official, our little seal has a name, Taj Mahal! Our top donors are frequently invited to choose a name for a seal in rehabilitation. Thanks so much to Shell for picking out such an adorable name for our first pup of the year, the rehab staff love it and sometimes call him Taj for short. Taj is still trying to learn to eat fish, we'll update you when he finally masters this skill! July 20, 2014April, 20th 2015
Taj is eating fish! While he still has some trouble eating the whole ones, and eating on a regular basis, he is eating chunks of herring during his swims very well. Go Taj! July 24, 2014April, 20th 2015
Taj received a flipper tag today, that will help staff identify him when he is moved into a pool with another seal. The tag also allows people to contact the ASLC if they should see him in the wild once he is released. His tag number is ASLC 137! August 2, 2014April, 20th 2015
Happy Rehab Race Day!! Today runners in Seward and around the country helped raise money to help the ASLC care for and release animals just like Taj Mahal, so thank you! August 18, 2014April, 20th 2015
Taj had some salmon as part of his feed today. Chasing live fish is an important skill to get theses seals ready for release, and he did great! August 31, 2014April, 20th 2015
Taj Mahal had a blood draw today in preparation for his release. After the bloodwork comes back clean, and he receives a final health exam from the vet staff he will be all clear to return to the wild! His release is planned for the 2nd of September in Homer, AK with Liberty. September 2, 2014April, 20th 2015
There was a great turnout at the Homer release today. Taj Mahal entered the water first, but waited for Liberty to join him and they both swam off together. Good luck in the wild Taj Mahal!
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