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Much Loved Sea Lion Pup Passes Away
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Adelaide Zoo’s much loved female Sea Lion pup passed away through the night of 10 November due to a medical condition.
The female pup was born 31st October to first time Mum Ady, who rejected her upon birth. The pup was being hand-raised at Adelaide Zoo’s Animal Health Centre and seemed to be doing very well for being orphaned.
Animal Health Centre Manager Dianne Hakof said the pup was beginning to become a real favourite among Zoo staff and will be sorely missed.
“She was a real sweetheart and captured the hearts of all who came in contact with her.
“It was sad this morning not to see her but we are left with many lovely memories and have learnt so much from her in the short time she was with us,” said Mrs. Hakof.
Head Veterinarian at Zoos South Australia, Dr Wayne Boardman said, “From our initial findings we discovered a hole in the pup’s heart and a problem with one of the arteries coming from the heart.
“Although staff did everything possible for this pup she would not have survived the long term with this type of heart condition,” said Dr Boardman.
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