Category: Animals

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Hermes the Harbor Seal’s Groundbreaking Kidney Procedure

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Harbor Seals have unique kidneys that make kidney stones very difficult to treat. When 23-year-old Hermes was diagnosed with kidney stones, our veterinary team reached out to the urology department at VGH for advice. Urologist Dr. Ben Chew recommended a new technology under trial at VGH, which was successful in breaking up Hermes’ kidney stones! We’re thrilled to have Hermes happy, comfortable, and back in our main seal habitat at the Aquarium.

Birds Of The Americas: Scarlet Ibis

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The Scarlet Ibis(Eudocimus ruber) is a wading bird that can be found in the Americas. 

Physical Characteristics

During the breeding season the Scarlet Ibis is red throughout most of its body,  except its beak, some of its flight feathers, and its eyes are black. 

A non-breeding adult is pink or reddish.  A juvenile Scarlet Ibis is a mix of gray, brown, and white.

The Scarlet Ibis has a long, narrow, decurved bill. 

Length56-71 cm(1’10.1”-2’3.10”)
Wingspan94 cm-1.1 m(3’1”-3’7.3”)
Weight 505-770 gm(1.11-1.7 lbs.)
*Males are larger than females.

Range

The Scarlet Ibis is a year round resident in the countries … Continue

MILK TIME!

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Soy milk is a highly anticipated refreshment for young orangutans – and sometimes it can’t come fast enough! Watch our Forest School students savour their favourite soy drink!🥛