Those who encounter a seal are advised to give it space – any less than 20 metres is a breach of the Marine Mammals Protection Act. Boren said anyone who does come across a seal should try to not walk or stand between the mammal and the sea, and should never try to feed it. While trying to feed the animals can prove very dangerous – seals can be very aggressive if they feel threatened – it can also lead to them becoming too accustomed to humans and their food, meaning they are less likely to return to a normal life at sea.
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Between May and September young seals and male seals of any age can be spotted as they leave their breeding colonies, explore, and rest. This includes.
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Thomas appeal Part 2: Bias about interracial marriage not enough to overturn Thomas verdict
By Jerrie Whiteley
Herald Democrat
In more than 40 pages, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals broke down its feelings on the record of the trial of Andre Thomas for the 2004 killing of Leyha Hughes. While there some concerning spots on the record, those were not enough to overcome the presumption that jurors were able to use only the law and the facts of the case to reach a verdict.
The appeals court also ruled that Thomas attorneys provided him with adequate representation during that trial.