Recent comments in /f/boston

RhaenyrasUncle t1_j8xxcvy wrote

Hysteria.

Rain always smells weird this time of year because theres so much road salt everywhere. And the rain rehydrates the dissolved salt on our vehicles, leaving dark muddy spots, that people think are "acid rain".

That being said, things are much different in East Palestine, OH.

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wookiewookiewhat t1_j8xx52l wrote

That’s a grey seal pup. Boston is awfully far from the closest colonies given his size. Genuinely call it in to NEA or IFAW. They may decide to leave him or do a transport. If he’s way too underweight, they can also provide nutrition and care.

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MontEcola t1_j8xsjud wrote

It is probably not stranded, or abandoned. It is likely a baby left by the adults while they hunt. In the wild, you would find entire beaches with dozens or hundreds of babies with no adults. Because they need air, the adults cannot both hunt and make sure the baby breathes.

Federal wildlife laws require that you stay back. I think 200 yards. And that might not be possible. In my town, the are often seen on the beaches right under the roads. You can be there and not see the baby seal. The interpretation is that you many not leave the roadway, walkway or bluff to get on the beach if a baby seal is present.

What happens is the adults may be watching you, and for their own safety, they do not return.

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