Make sure that you know what to do about a stranded walrus:
https://www.fws.gov/walrus-stranding-FAQ
#walrus #FAQ
Walrus Stranding and Rehabilitation FAQ | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

FWS.gov

“These findings are part of the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Europe, where the virus is increasingly being detected in mammals. In recent years, it has also expanded into new areas, including the Arctic, where it may impact vulnerable wildlife populations and fragile ecosystems.”

https://www.vetinst.no/en/news/first-detection-of-avian-influenza-in-a-polar-bear-on-svalbard

#H5N5 #birdflu #Arctic #PolarBear #Walrus #Influenza #HPAI #Vogelgriep #TokkendeTijdbom

First Detection of Avian Influenza in a Polar Bear on Svalbard

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a one-year-old male polar bear and a walrus at the northern end of Spitsbergen. This is the first time this virus has been detected in a polar bear in Norway as well as a first for Europe for this species.

Norwegian Veterinary Institute
Magnus the wandering walrus swaps Scotland for Norway

The young male - who was named Magnus during his travels - is spotted again after crossing the North Sea.

Cultural stop number 2 was an ice cream from Sweetifie in Fountain Gardens. It was lovely to see a fountain with water flowing as so many seem to be out of commission. #Paisley #Fountain #FountainGardens #Walrus

🦭Take a look at the walrus group I had modelled for my short film 🎦

#blender #shortfilm #shortmovie #tutorial #youtube #3d #art #ocean #nature #ice #icefloe #arctic #sea #walrus #animal

Headlines I didn't expect to read this morning: "Injured walrus makes a surprise visit to Orkney pier"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg0zx1q4qlo

#Orkney #Scotland #Ecosse #Walrus

Injured walrus makes a surprise visit to Orkney pier

The mammal - which appeared to have some injuries - was spotted at Stronsay.

BBC News
@Yuki potatoes #walrus
The incredible photos of Planet Earth cameraman Doug Allan

Allan working alongside Sir David Attenborough on BBC documentaries including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and frozen Planet.

BBC News