The female Pacific walrus, who has not yet been named, was found emaciated and dehydrated with "small superficial wounds ...

Walruses may seem familiar from Beatles lyrics and Lewis Carroll verses, but most of us will never see a herd in the wild ... And for a walrus to hit one of us can be lethal.” ...

A herd had recently left the area ... The care regimen is intense; walrus calves are highly social and seek comfort from their mothers. Staffers from the rescue team are acting as surrogates ...