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Freya the walrus euthanised in Oslo due to fears for human safety

A walrus that has attracted crowds of people in Oslo has been put down by Norwegian authorities due to fears it posed a risk to humans. The 600kg female, known affectionately as Freya, became a popular attraction in Norway in recent weeks despite ...

14 Aug 2022 at 18:24

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Campaign under way in Norway to erect statue of euthanised walrus

A private fundraising campaign is under way in Norway to erect a statue of a walrus that drew crowds of spectators but was euthanised on Sunday after authorities concluded the massive marine mammal posed a risk to humans. Known affectionately to ...

16 Aug 2022 at 15:41

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Column: Man’s questionable relationship with animals is in the spotlight

The recent controversies of the Puck Fair goat and the killing of Freya the walrus in Norway are stark and uncomfortable reminders of our questionable relationship with the animal kingdom. It is easy to sit here in Donegal and condemn big game ...

21 Aug 2022 at 11:33

Walrus detectives: public asked to count Arctic mammals in satellite images

People are being asked to become “walrus detectives” and search for the Arctic creatures in satellite images to help with their conservation. Walruses, large marine mammals which live around the Arctic, are threatened by climate change, which ...

12 Jan 2023 at 13:34

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Vets prescribe round-the-clock ‘cuddling’ for orphan walrus calf

A walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean in Alaska is being fed every three hours and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling” from doting animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the one-month-old baby alive. The male Pacific ...

04 Aug 2023 at 22:26

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Life-size sculpture of euthanised walrus unveiled in Norway

A walrus that became a global celebrity last year after it was seen frolicking and basking in a Oslo fjord before it was euthanised by the authorities has been honoured with a bronze sculpture in Norway. The life-size sculpture by ...

29 Apr 2023 at 17:53

Scientists head to Arctic to check citizens’ count of walruses from space

Scientists are heading to the Arctic to check the results of a citizen science survey counting walruses from space. Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey, WWF-UK and the Norwegian Polar Institute will study walrus ...

13 Jul 2022 at 17:35

‘Massive’ walrus spotted enjoying sunshine on Scottish coast

A walrus has been spotted basking in the sun on the west coast of Scotland. Creel fisherman Lorn MacRae came across the Arctic animal hauled out on rocks in the Treshnish Isles, near the Isle of Mull, on Monday. Based on ...

28 Feb 2023 at 13:45

Thor the wandering walrus turns up again – this time in Northumberland

A wandering walrus who delighted thousands in Scarborough on New Year’s Eve has turned up 100 miles further up the North Sea coast. A large crowd quickly gathered in the Northumberland town of Blyth on Monday lunchtime ...

02 Jan 2023 at 15:19

Thor’s day: Wandering walrus delights locals after appearing in seaside town

A wandering walrus has delighted locals and tourists after appearing in a Yorkshire seaside town. The marine mammal arrived in Scarborough on Friday night and has drawn huge crowds to the harbour on New Year’s Eve. ...

31 Dec 2022 at 15:26

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