Authorities try to persuade Emerson, a 500lb elephant seal in Victoria, Canada, to move along. Emerson had previously been relocated 126 miles away from Victoria, âfar from human habitationâ, for his own safety. But less than a week later, he made an epic trek along the coast of Vancouver Island back to the city, a return that has left conservation officers in disbelief
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The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world
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The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world