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aww@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

Researchers in Alaska rescued a walrus too young to be away from his mother. Now, his treatment plan includes 24/7 care and cuddles.

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Researchers in Alaska rescued a walrus too young to be away from his mother. Now, his treatment plan includes 24/7 care and cuddles.

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aww@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

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The young walrus found in northern Alaska has been prescribed near-constant cuddles from staff to simulate maternal closeness.

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its more the learning that humans are great cuddlers, anything that teaches them that humans are okay is going to be a problem

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