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Approaching seals 'can do more harm than good'

We are in the middle of peak season for baby seals being born! With their big puppy dog eyes, it can be hard to resist the temptation to go up to them. But what people don’t realise is this can scare off their mums who then abandon them. Melanie Croce,...

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16.15 10 Nov 2022


Approaching seals 'can do more harm than good'


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16.15 10 Nov 2022


We are in the middle of peak season for baby seals being born! With their big puppy dog eyes, it can be hard to resist the temptation to go up to them. But what people don’t realise is this can scare off their mums who then abandon them.

Melanie Croce, Executive Director Seal Rescue Ireland, joined Sean on the show to discuss...


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