‘Big shock’ as tiny premature seal found
Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary said it got a “big shock” after a premature seal pup was spotted in Rerwick. The tiny seal, who was been named…
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Plea for motorists to look out for otters after five are killed on the road
A plea has been made for motorists to watch out for otters while out on the road.
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WATCH: ‘A very lucky selkie indeed’ – Rescuers free seal from netting
The rescue of a young seal from netting washed ashore has again highlighted the dangers of marine litter to wildlife.
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VIDEO: Watch as rescued seal is released
A seal pup rescued from a bay in Aberdeen has been released here in the hope it will make its way back to Arctic waters….
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary’s cute video of Tamar the otter cub goes viral with more than 300,000 views
Tamar tucks in Here are some more clips of Tamar the otter cub from Yell last month as she gets stronger with her bottle and…
READ FULL STORYSanctuary releases three seal pups back into the wild
Today we finally said goodbye to our last three common seal pups of the summer season – Frank, the premature pup, and… Posted by Hillswick…
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‘Dream come true’ as work begins on £400k sanctuary redevelopment
Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary has begun work on its £400,000 redevelopment.
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WATCH: Dave the premature seal pup is rescued after being abandoned by mother
A rescue centre is asking folk to send their well wishes to a struggling seal pup whose mother abandoned it after a premature birth. Hillswick…
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Minke whale washes ashore near Hillswick
A minke whale which washed up on a North Mainland beach is believed to have died after becoming entangled, possibly in waste plastic.
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Wildlife sanctuary appoints local builders for major upgrade
Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary has appointed local building firm Shetland Construction and Developments Ltd (SCD) to carry out a major upgrade of the Northmavine premises.
READ FULL STORYAttempts made to find cause behind death of pilot whale
Attempts are being made to establish what caused a pilot whale to die after it encountered difficulty off the West Side.
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Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary seeks public ‘seal’ of approval to secure its future
Appeal hopes to secure Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary’s future for the next 30 years.
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Seal pup’s big adventure gives motorist a gluff
An adventurous seal caused quite a fright when it was spotted on a road in Bressay, miles from the water. Gemma Tulloch, 28, said she…
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