Seal found nearly 30 miles from the ocean
a year ago
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- A Southern American fur seal was found 30 miles inland in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, far from its usual coastal habitat.
- The juvenile seal was healthy and later safely transported back to the ocean by authorities.
- Experts suggest the seal may have traveled inland via river systems, following fish or favorable currents.
- While such behavior is rare, fur seals are known to explore rivers and rest on land between swims.
- The incident has raised concerns about climate change potentially altering wildlife behavior and ecosystems.
- Authorities plan to monitor these changes closely in the park's management updates.