Hawaiian monk seal

Volunteers are monitoring Rocky, a Hawaiian monk seal, and her new pup at Nimitz Beach in Kalaeloa to ensure their safety and undisturbed bonding during a seven-week period.

A 10-year-old Hawaiian monk seal named Kaʻale was found dead in May due to toxoplasmosis, a parasite found in feral animals. The incident highlights the threat of feral cat feces to marine life.

Hawaiian monk seal RH32, also known as Ka'ale, died on May 6 from toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a parasite spread through contact with contaminated cat feces. Toxoplasmosis is a leading threat to Hawaiian monk seals.

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, a 38-year-old from Washington, faces federal charges for allegedly hurling a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui, as his lawyer claims he was doxxed and threatened following the viral video. Lytvynchuk's defense asserts he never intended to injure the seal, arguing he was trying to protect the species, though he could face up to a year in prison and $50,000 in fines if convicted.

Igor Lytvynchuk is facing charges of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, but his lawyer claims he was trying to protect sea turtles and has since been targeted with threats and doxxing. Lytvynchuk, a 38-year-old from Covington, Washington, is scheduled to appear in Honolulu court on Wednesday.

Igor Lytvynchuk, a tourist from Washington, faces charges of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a rock, but his lawyer claims he was trying to protect sea turtles. The lawyer also alleges Lytvynchuk has been assaulted, threatened, and doxed since the incident.

Igor Lytvynchuk is accused of throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal on Maui beach, with prosecutors citing witness video evidence. His lawyer claims he was assaulted, adding context to the incident.

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, a 38-year-old businessman from Washington, is accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and faces up to one year in prison and fines. His attorney claims he was trying to protect sea turtles. Lytvynchuk plans to take responsibility for violating the law but disputes intentional harm.

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, a 38-year-old businessman from Washington, has been charged with harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal after a viral video showed him throwing a rock at the animal. He faces up to a year in prison and fines of up to $70,000. The incident sparked outrage on social media, leading to calls for his arrest.