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| Boilerpipe Text | Meet the musical seals being released back into the wild
Media caption,
Newsround went to see Elvis the seal being released back into the sea
Elvis has left the building... Elvis the seal, that is!
An RSPCA Wildlife Centre in Somerset has recently released six seals - all named after singers and bands - back into the sea in Devon.
Elvis, Wurzel, Arctic Monkey, Benson Boone, Sleep Token and Fleetwood Mac were all rescued and placed into the care of RSPCA West Hatch.
There the team built up the seals' strength until they were well enough to be released.
Rescue charities, like the RSPCA and the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), say they have seen a big rise in the number of seals needing help and care this winter.
Elvis and her friends are just one example of that.
How do wildlife centres help seals?
Image source,
RSPCA photographer Emma Jacobs
Elvis was rescued back in September after being found injured, malnourished, and separated from her mum.
Animal experts at the RSPCA centre gave the rescued seal a thorough check and provided any medication she might need.
Elvis was then given time to bond with other seals and fed a diet to get back to a healthy weight to return to the wild.
Ryan Walker, RSPCA Supervisor, said: "Elvis progressed through rehabilitation very well.
"Once she gained enough weight she was fit for release. We're delighted she is now where she belongs."
Why are more seals being rescued?
Image source,
RSPCA photographer Emma Jacobs
Image caption,
Elvis was carried to the beach before being released into the water
Seals are rescued for many reasons.
The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) say storms and human disturbance can cause pups to become confused and then separated from their mothers which leads to them needing help.
Ryan Walker told Newsround: "We have had a lot of storms this winter and storms are usually when we get our seal pups in.
"Because we have had a really really rough patch this winter with really bad storms, it has made it a very difficult lifestyle for seals out in the wild."
What to do if you spot an injured seal?
Media caption,
Listen to some expert advice about what to do if you spot a seal in need of help
If you ever come across a seal on the beach, you should not touch it or go near it - it is better to stay away.
If you've spotted a baby seal alone on a beach â don't panic. Seal pups are often left alone on the beach while their mums hunt for fish.
In fact, mums leave their pups to fully fend for themselves quite early on, when they're as young as a month old â or younger.
Don't try and coax the seal back into the water. They might get scared, injure themselves, or even bite.
If you are worried about a pup or a seal, watch from a safe distance and contact your local RSPCA centre.
Watch Ryan's top tips above. |
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# Meet the musical seals being released back into the wild
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Media caption,
Newsround went to see Elvis the seal being released back into the sea
**Elvis has left the building... Elvis the seal, that is\!**
An RSPCA Wildlife Centre in Somerset has recently released six seals - all named after singers and bands - back into the sea in Devon.
Elvis, Wurzel, Arctic Monkey, Benson Boone, Sleep Token and Fleetwood Mac were all rescued and placed into the care of RSPCA West Hatch.
There the team built up the seals' strength until they were well enough to be released.
Rescue charities, like the RSPCA and the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), say they have seen a big rise in the number of seals needing help and care this winter.
Elvis and her friends are just one example of that.
- [Why are more seals being rescued?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/c050zlv236go)
- [Record number of grey seals counted at Cumbrian nature reserve](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/c8x491xz49zo)
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## How do wildlife centres help seals?

Image source, RSPCA photographer Emma Jacobs
Elvis was rescued back in September after being found injured, malnourished, and separated from her mum.
Animal experts at the RSPCA centre gave the rescued seal a thorough check and provided any medication she might need.
Elvis was then given time to bond with other seals and fed a diet to get back to a healthy weight to return to the wild.
Ryan Walker, RSPCA Supervisor, said: "Elvis progressed through rehabilitation very well.
"Once she gained enough weight she was fit for release. We're delighted she is now where she belongs."
## Why are more seals being rescued?

Image source, RSPCA photographer Emma Jacobs
Image caption,
Elvis was carried to the beach before being released into the water
Seals are rescued for many reasons.
The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) say storms and human disturbance can cause pups to become confused and then separated from their mothers which leads to them needing help.
Ryan Walker told Newsround: "We have had a lot of storms this winter and storms are usually when we get our seal pups in.
"Because we have had a really really rough patch this winter with really bad storms, it has made it a very difficult lifestyle for seals out in the wild."
## What to do if you spot an injured seal?
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Media caption,
Listen to some expert advice about what to do if you spot a seal in need of help
If you ever come across a seal on the beach, you should not touch it or go near it - it is better to stay away.
If you've spotted a baby seal alone on a beach â don't panic. Seal pups are often left alone on the beach while their mums hunt for fish.
In fact, mums leave their pups to fully fend for themselves quite early on, when they're as young as a month old â or younger.
Don't try and coax the seal back into the water. They might get scared, injure themselves, or even bite.
If you are worried about a pup or a seal, watch from a safe distance and contact your local RSPCA centre.
Watch Ryan's top tips above.
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| Readable Markdown | Meet the musical seals being released back into the wild
Media caption,
Newsround went to see Elvis the seal being released back into the sea
**Elvis has left the building... Elvis the seal, that is\!**
An RSPCA Wildlife Centre in Somerset has recently released six seals - all named after singers and bands - back into the sea in Devon.
Elvis, Wurzel, Arctic Monkey, Benson Boone, Sleep Token and Fleetwood Mac were all rescued and placed into the care of RSPCA West Hatch.
There the team built up the seals' strength until they were well enough to be released.
Rescue charities, like the RSPCA and the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), say they have seen a big rise in the number of seals needing help and care this winter.
Elvis and her friends are just one example of that.
How do wildlife centres help seals?
Image source, RSPCA photographer Emma Jacobs
Elvis was rescued back in September after being found injured, malnourished, and separated from her mum.
Animal experts at the RSPCA centre gave the rescued seal a thorough check and provided any medication she might need.
Elvis was then given time to bond with other seals and fed a diet to get back to a healthy weight to return to the wild.
Ryan Walker, RSPCA Supervisor, said: "Elvis progressed through rehabilitation very well.
"Once she gained enough weight she was fit for release. We're delighted she is now where she belongs."
Why are more seals being rescued?
Image source, RSPCA photographer Emma Jacobs
Image caption,
Elvis was carried to the beach before being released into the water
Seals are rescued for many reasons.
The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) say storms and human disturbance can cause pups to become confused and then separated from their mothers which leads to them needing help.
Ryan Walker told Newsround: "We have had a lot of storms this winter and storms are usually when we get our seal pups in.
"Because we have had a really really rough patch this winter with really bad storms, it has made it a very difficult lifestyle for seals out in the wild."
What to do if you spot an injured seal?
Media caption,
Listen to some expert advice about what to do if you spot a seal in need of help
If you ever come across a seal on the beach, you should not touch it or go near it - it is better to stay away.
If you've spotted a baby seal alone on a beach â don't panic. Seal pups are often left alone on the beach while their mums hunt for fish.
In fact, mums leave their pups to fully fend for themselves quite early on, when they're as young as a month old â or younger.
Don't try and coax the seal back into the water. They might get scared, injure themselves, or even bite.
If you are worried about a pup or a seal, watch from a safe distance and contact your local RSPCA centre.
Watch Ryan's top tips above. |
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