Experts say events like one in Cornwall could have 'serious negative impacts' on seals.
Video of two male walkers causing 250 seals to stampede down two beaches in Cornwall has been released to educate people about how to give the animals space in the wild.
Although an investigation found the incident was not malicious, experts said such events could have "serious negative impacts" on seals, including causing stress and injuries.Blood trails left by stampeding seals showed that they were injured during the incident She added: "They risk gashing their bellies, catching their claws and having them ripped out, and, for youngsters with no fat to protect them, they can break a rib or a bottom jaw... that can be life-threatening."Disturbances can make seals suffer cold shock, racing heart and cause stampedes
Figures said 301 dead seals were found in 2023, with less than 200 white-coated pups being recorded as being born in the same year.
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