Mediterranean monk seal

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  1. Date:
    Reported: Unidentified Animal Zone International / Amorgos Diving Center

    Observation: A second newborn female monk seal pup was found weak at a remote Aegiali beach and taken into care. Animal Zone later reported that she died while being transported for treatment. Kept separate from the Katapola pup.

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    Place: Katapola port, Amorgos Cyclades
    Reported: Unidentified Animal Zone International / Litsa Passari

    Observation: A newborn female monk seal pup was found at Katapola port. Local Animal Zone volunteers monitored her in the wild; the next morning she had moved away. No later outcome is known.