Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Ho'ailona (KP2) Holiday Update

Ho'ailona Update:

Ho'a has been doing phenomenal. He has already gained almost 6 kg. (13.2 lbs) since he arrived here and is enjoying his "hawaiian" environment. He is now eating tilapia in addition to herring and we are working on introducing him to other food types as well to expand his pallet. Ho'a is currently learning several behaviors to assist in his care. These behaviors include going to the water, holding in the water, stationing with his chin on the edge of the pool, coming up on land fro the pool, and targets. The targets allow us to communicate with Ho;a where we would like him to be by asking him to touch his nose to a certain object. Ho'a still shows a great deal of curiosity to any new toy he is given and exhibits a very playful attitude. Overall, Ho'a is doing outstanding!

Happy Holidays to everyone in Hawaii and thank you again for all your
help!

Beau
Head Trainer

2 comments:

val said...

Happy tears flowing from this monk seal volunteer!!
Such great news--Good job Kp2 (Ho'a) sorry he will always be kp2 to me.
Merry Christmas everyone.

Val

Dana Jones said...

Happy Holidays to all us mommies and daddies. How kind of Beau to let us know what a good little seal KP2 is. This is a great great present to hear from that side of the water that he is fine and being a good boy.