While not quite local wildlife, this rescued Pacific walrus calf staying at SeaWorld Orlando was too cute not to share. The calf, which was found orphaned and abandoned on the beaches of Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been named Ukiaq, which translates to “autumn” in the language of the Iñupiaq people who live in the area of northern Alaska where she was first found. Ukiaq – or Uki as she is affectionately being called – honors the rich culture and traditions of the Alaskan Native peoples.
