The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) had a busy holiday weekend with their volunteers responding ...

In medieval Europe, scribes often wrapped their books in the hairy hides of animals like deer or boar to act […] ...

A concerned resident sent a video of the seal — which seems to be a harp seal based on its markings — to the Advance/SILive.com. The resident gingerly circled the sea creature while recording ...

Due to their smooth coat, their hair falls more like human strands, meaning fewer dander dust and loose pup fur floating around the home. Their affectionate nature makes them perfect lap warmers, and ...

Seals, known for their sleek ... conditions are most favorable for pup survival. This timing ensures that food is abundant and conditions are optimal for the high-energy demands of nursing and raising ...

The study revealed the fur didn ... or seals and walruses. More specifically, the DNA still contained in the book binding allowed researchers to narrow their search to harbor and harp seal ...

The mitochondrial DNA sequences analyzed in laboratories in York and Copenhagen indicate that the harbor seals came from current populations in Scotland, Norway, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea, while the ...

Fur pelts also dry out over time so the longer a coat has been sitting in your closet, the less valuable it has potentially become. Obtaining an appraisal is highly recommended if you plan to ...

A seal pup who needed surgery on an injured flipper has been re-released into the wild, a charity has said. The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek said the grey seal pup, named Leaf Blower ...