More than 100 babies recorded at Calf of Man but death rate has been high
The Manx Wildlife Trust hopes it will be able to find out why this year has been one of the worst for seal pup deaths on the Calf of Man.
The charity recorded more than 100 babies there in 2026, but found there were more stillbirths, and deaths of young pups, than usual.
Two wardens will remain on the Calf for the next couple of weeks as part of the annual programme to monitor seal numbers.
Dr Lara Howe from the MWT is keen to understand what's happening:
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