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NOAA: Monk seal Ka‘ale’s death was caused by toxoplasmosis - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Federal wildlife officials determined that the Hawaiian monk seal known as Ka‘ale died from toxoplasmosis. The seal, also identified as RH32, was found dead on the Nanakuli shoreline in May. This parasitic disease can cause dysfunction in the heart, liver, lungs, and brain.

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NOAA Fisheries released necropsy results confirming the cause of death.

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  1. NOAA confirms toxoplasmosis killed Hawaiian monk seal Ka‘ale

    Federal wildlife officials determined that the Hawaiian monk seal known as Ka‘ale died from toxoplasmosis. The seal, also identified as RH32, was found dead on the Nanakuli shoreline in May. This parasitic disease can cause dysfunction in the heart, liver, lungs, and brain.

    What's confirmed:

    • NOAA Fisheries confirmed that Hawaiian monk seal RH32, known as Ka‘ale, died from toxoplasmosis.
    • Ka‘ale was found dead along the Nanakuli shoreline in May.
    • Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease.
    • Sixteen Hawaiian monk seals, including RH32, are known to have died as a direct result of toxoplasmosis.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Toxoplasmosis can cause severe inflammation and dysfunction in vital organs including the brain, heart, liver and lungs.
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