Sensational seal viewing in the Unteres Oder Valley National Park: First discovery in 12 years!

Sensational seal viewing in the Unteres Oder Valley National Park: First discovery in 12 years!

an unusual encounter in the Unteres Odertal National Park

Last weekend was made in the Unteres Odertal National Park, which fascinates both nature lovers and scientists alike. A seal was spotted on the banks of the Oder, which is a sensation because it is the first seal in this area for twelve years.

A strange visitor from the Baltic Sea

The nature guardians of the national park confirmed the sighting of a seal that was initially spotted on the German side, but was later also seen on the opposite Polish side. Experts are not yet sure what kind of robe it is because the animal was discovered about 120 kilometers from the Baltic Sea.

unusual choice of whereabouts

The robe enjoys the sun on a sandbar and is unimpressed by its unusual environment. While the experts are still puzzling why the animal has penetrated so far into the inland, Ranger Christian Ehrke is amazed at the presence of the rare visitor.

a seal or a seal?

The team of the oceanum in Stralsund suspects that the seal is most likely a seal. However, the confusion with a young cone seal is not excluded. A spokeswoman for the museum explains that seals rarely go to fresh water, but are able to adapt. Despite the unusual environment, the animal seems to be supplied with enough food.

special caution is required

The rangers of the national park advise you to keep a distance of 100 meters from the seal because it is one of the largest predators in Germany. It remains exciting how the seal will continue your stay in the Unteres Odertal National Park.

- Nag