Along South Africa's coast, an outbreak of rabies in seals was identified. It is the first time the virus has spread among marine mammals, namely in 24 Cape fur seals.

Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution as rabies becomes endemic among Cape fur seals in South Africa, with experts urging the public to avoid close encounters and report unusual behaviour.

Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals. At least 24 Cape fur seals that were ...

Increased aggression in Cape fur seals that has led to attacks on humans at Cape Town beaches, has been directly linked to the presence of rabies.

♪ ♪ narrator: Cape Shirreff's fur seals are unexpected losers in a warming world. ♪ ♪ - Leopard seals have consumed over 70% of the pups that were born this year.

Tests on dead Cape fur seals in South Africa have shown some had rabies. Scientists say they believe it's the first evidence of the incurable disease spreading in a marine mammal species. Rabies ...

Therefore, the types of physical interaction with and feeding of seals described above, are not only dangerous for the humans and seals involved but prohibited and therefore a criminal offence.

For the last three years, scientists in South Africa have been trying to unravel a grim marine mystery: What was happening to the Cape fur seals? The boisterous marine mammals, which are common ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals.

At least 24 Cape fur seals that were found dead or euthanized in various locations on South Africa's west and south coast had rabies, state veterinarian Dr. Lesley van Helden said.