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Press Release – Department of Conservation The stranded orca calf remains in a stable condition but onsite veterinarians are continuing to monitor some health concerns. DOC Marine Species Manager Ian Angus says some of the injuries sustained by the calf during the stranding are healing …
The stranded orca calf remains in a stable condition but onsite veterinarians are continuing to monitor some health concerns.
DOC Marine Species Manager Ian Angus says some of the injuries sustained by the calf during the stranding are healing well, but others require ongoing monitoring.
“The calf did display some short-term signs of discomfort in his gut, likely associated with trying to get the delicate balance of feeding requirements right.”
Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 11:30 am
The stranded orca calf remains in a stable condition but
onsite veterinarians are continuing to monitor some health
concerns.
DOC Marine Species Manager Ian Angus says
some of the injuries sustained by the calf during the
stranding are healing well, but others require ongoing
monitoring.
“The calf did display some short-term
signs of discomfort in his gut, likely associated with
trying to get the delicate balance of feeding requirements
right.”
Orca don’t typically wean until one to two
years of age.
The young orca has now been in our care
for over a week.
It remains in the temporary pool with
The predicted persistence of poor weather has meant that
there will be no change for the orca calf being cared for at
Plimmerton Boating Club and it is likely to remain in the
temporary pool for at least another day. The young orca has
now been in our care for 10 days.
The Department of
Conservation (DOC) Marine Species Manager, Ian Angus, says
the veterinarians have done their regular health assessments
and some of the previous health issues are no longer a cause
for concern.
“While the calf remains in the
temporary pool, people are reminded that the welfare of the