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How an Intern and a Biologist Rescued an Orphaned Walrus in Alaska

NYT Science Sunday 08 November 2026, 10:00 UTC By Ishani Desai 1 min read
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An injured five-month-old walrus huddled next to carcasses in remote Alaska after it became separated from its mother. Humans came to its rescue.

An injured five-month-old walrus huddled next to carcasses in remote Alaska after it became separated from its mother. Humans came to its rescue.
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