It is high time we officially introduce you to our youngest male Northern fur seal, Isaac. Isaac is 9 years old and currently weighs in at just over 200 pounds, though we expect him to nearly double in size in the next few years.
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Isaac was born at the Seattle Aquarium and is named after Chris Isaak, who happened to be playing nearby at the time. When he moved out here, he traveled with a trainer by FedEx (we still have the packing slip!).
During the last few months, we have been working with Isaac to fine-tune some of his behaviors, including his head shake (so you can see his handsome hair), vocal (it sounds like a purr), and open mouth. He is doing great!
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Isaac was born at the Seattle Aquarium and is named after Chris Isaak, who happened to be playing nearby at the time. When he moved out here, he traveled with a trainer by FedEx (we still have the packing slip!).
During the last few months, we have been working with Isaac to fine-tune some of his behaviors, including his head shake (so you can see his handsome hair), vocal (it sounds like a purr), and open mouth. He is doing great!
-Erin
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that I have spent my birthday for the third year in a row at the aquarium and each time is a different experience. Last year I did the trainer for a day program, and it was an experience I will remember for a long, long time. This year, I spent a lot of time observing the training/feeding sessions at both seal exhibits (northern fur and harbor) and I walked away with an even greater appreciation for these animals, as well as the people that spend so much time working with them. I do hope to pursue a degree in marine biology/animal behavior, and some day my dream of working with these animals will hopefully come true. I want to thank you all for being a part of the wonderful experiences I have had during my visits to the aquarium. Thanks,
Jess, 13.