A porpoise has been rescued by Natureland and is due to be there for the next few days - Even though it's likely going to be short-term captive, I believe this is the first captive cetacean in the UK since the last dolphins at Windsor in '93?
Porpoise rescued
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Sounds like it.
sealion
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Yes, I thought that too. Very interesting!
It says they've rescued dolphins and porpoises before, but usually cetaceans just seem to be re-released quickly without being taken back to sanctuaries for any amount of time so this could be a first.
I spent 3 weeks of my summer doing my dissertation there on the seals in that pool so kinda gutted that I didn't get to see this (though I did get to see the newborn pup)! Should have asked whether they'd kept any cetaceans there before!
It says they've rescued dolphins and porpoises before, but usually cetaceans just seem to be re-released quickly without being taken back to sanctuaries for any amount of time so this could be a first.
I spent 3 weeks of my summer doing my dissertation there on the seals in that pool so kinda gutted that I didn't get to see this (though I did get to see the newborn pup)! Should have asked whether they'd kept any cetaceans there before!
We went in summer to see the hooded seal - I don't know how long the porpoise will be there, but if it stays a couple of weeks will make a good birthday present to go and see it
I'm sure I saw a feature on regional television about a Porpoise being held at Natureland. I cannot remember when it was, but not THAT long ago!
I have just checked David Taylor's book and he says the Windsor Dolphins left, following several delays, on 18th January 1994. The Porpoise feature was definitely after that.
I have just checked David Taylor's book and he says the Windsor Dolphins left, following several delays, on 18th January 1994. The Porpoise feature was definitely after that.
Porpoise rescue 29/12/12 | Facebook
Not seen an actual report, but the pictures suggest it's on show in the seal pool [the only place they could actually fit it], so it will be on-show unless the park is closed.
Sea Mammal Park Harderwijk is the world authority on porpoise rehab and rescue. They even have a breeding group of non-releasable individuals.
Nice, a copy cat is on the way ...
Nice, a copy cat is on the way ...
sealion
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The porpoise has been released today, with the help of the Skegness Inshore Lifeboat team.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...62282447.82991.339470249439445&type=1&theater
The porpoise only spent one night with the seals, (which would have been a 3 species exhibit for a night as, Eve, the hooded seal is still there!) and was taken out to sea with the boat today to hopefully rejoin its pod.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...62282447.82991.339470249439445&type=1&theater
The porpoise only spent one night with the seals, (which would have been a 3 species exhibit for a night as, Eve, the hooded seal is still there!) and was taken out to sea with the boat today to hopefully rejoin its pod.
Javan Rhino will be gutted 
devilfish
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Good news, but a bit of a shame - it was giving me an excuse to rush to the East Coast within the next few days.
Javan Rhino will be gutted
As much as I wish I could have got to see it, I'm glad it's been released and hopefully it will be a success story.
Just gives me one more reason to get my backside to Harderwijk