Baby seal needs new name

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 at 14:33

By Jason Roberts @ChpsChsGrvy

Could you come up with a name for a baby seal on the Calf of Man?

The Manx Wildlife Trust is looking for a suitable moniker for the pup, but says the name should begin with W.

The pup was born last month to a mum nicknamed Eight because of a distinctive marking.

On Twitter, the charity's already had a number of suggestions.

Our fabulous #SealSurvey volunteers have been busy on the Calf and have a seal pup for you to name beginning with a ‘W’

Born in Ghaw Laing on the 23rd to Mum 199, nicknamed 'Eight' due to a distinctive marking!

Put your suggestions in the comments 😁#ManxNature #TeamWilder pic.twitter.com/68mtxDfFT3
— Manx Wildlife Trust (@manxnature) October 19, 2021

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