I have a wildlife zoo-Chapter 695 - 694 Grateful Farewell
Fang Ye and the members of the veterinary team briefly examined the five surviving melon-headed whales.
Three of them were in a relatively good condition, showing signs of weakness!
Yu contacted them immediately upon discovering the stranded whales and started the rescue using the correct methods.
The villagers also rushed over to help, shading and watering the whales, which greatly alleviated their negative conditions.
The remaining two were in a state of extreme weakness, with some abrasions on their skin, likely from struggling to return to the sea and getting injured by rocks and shells. One of them barely moved even after Fang Ye poured some spiritual water on it, looking almost gone.
[Health status: Severe dehydration, organ failure, mild fever!]
It may be that the location where they stranded was not great, with less water in the mud pits, leading to severe dehydration after being exposed to the sun.
After Fang Ye and the veterinary team finished communicating, the fire chief hurriedly approached and asked, "Director Fang, what should we do now?"
Fang Ye said, "These three that are in relatively good shape can be sent back to the sea right away! For them, seawater is the best medicine. Once they get back to the sea, they can slowly recover. Take the remaining two back to the zoo for rehabilitation."
"Alright! How should we send them back to the sea, by pushing them directly or lifting them up?"
"Lift them, pushing directly might injure them! We have brought stretchers."
The veterinary team ran back to the vehicle and brought the stretchers over!
However, stretchers normally used for transporting animals couldn't meet the requirements for moving whales and dolphins, so they hastily cut two holes in them. This way, when the whales and dolphins lay on them, their pectoral fins could extend through the holes.
"Be careful, be careful!"
"Move gently, don't injure their fins!"
Meng Shi and a group of strong men cautiously lifted the melon-headed whales out of the water pit, and Fang Ye was by their side, releasing his soothing skill, gently saying, "It's okay, it's okay, don't be afraid, you'll be back in the sea in no time!"
Therefore, when the melon-headed whales were lifted, they were very docile and did not struggle too much!
They gently placed them on the stretchers and carried them slowly towards the distant beach.
When they reached a spot where the sea water could cover their chests, they released the melon-headed whales back into the sea!
The melon-headed whales seemed like travelers who had walked through a dry desert for a long time, throat parched, when suddenly an oasis appeared before their eyes!
Although soothed by Fang Ye's skill, they couldn't suppress their excitement and gently slapped the water with their tails!
As soon as they were taken off the stretchers, they immediately dived into the seawater and disappeared without a trace.
Compared to the half-dead appearance on the shore just a moment before, they suddenly seemed much more lively!
The other two were returned to the sea in the same manner.
However, after the three melon-headed whales disappeared into the sea, they reappeared nearby after a while, swimming towards the shore.
They poked their heads out of the water, looking somewhat reluctant to leave.
The villagers were astonished and began discussing among themselves, "Why aren't they leaving? Are they thanking us?"
"They really are spiritual creatures! They know it was us who saved them!"
They took out their phones and snapped pictures.
Yu was about to express his admiration when he remembered what Fang Ye had said earlier and asked, "Director Fang, why aren't they going back? Are they really thanking us?"
Fang Ye's brow furrowed, and he said with a somber expression, "This behavior is called beaching, and it's not a good thing!
Many cetaceans are social animals. For example, melon-headed whales are very united and have a strong sense of community. Their return to the beach might be an attempt to find their companions, to advance and retreat together."
There might also be a possibility that they are not very familiar with this beach and are continuously using ultrasound to explore the unfamiliar environment.
"If they keep swimming near the shore and linger around for too long, they might get stranded again. And there are many rocks underwater here, which could cause dangerous injuries."
The fire chief, upon hearing this, couldn't help but ask nervously, "Then what should we do?"
Yu said, "Since they're concerned about their companions, why don't we just bring them back to the zoo? Once they recover, we can release them back here."
Fang Ye and Lin Ying said simultaneously, "No!"
Lin Ying explained, "Our zoo only has the penguin enclosure equipped to temporarily take them in, but the space is limited. We can't bring all five back! At most, we can accommodate two or three."
The leader from the fisheries department suggested, "Maybe we should contact nearby aquaculture companies to see if they can temporarily take care of them. However, those companies certainly don't have professional vets like your zoo. I'm afraid they might accidentally cause harm to them. Or perhaps we could use ships to transport them a bit further away before releasing them."
Fang Ye thought for a moment, "Let me try communicating with them and see if I can persuade them to leave. That would be the most convenient way!"
Suddenly, several large question marks appeared over the leader's head: ?????
"Director Fang, are you joking?"
How did things go from professional to fooling around all of a sudden?
The fire chief, however, seemed contemplative, "I've heard that Director Fang is nicknamed the 'Archdruid' and has a good relationship with animals?"
His daughter was in middle school and quite fond of the zoo. She had shared some stories about Fang Ye stroking lions and tigers.
Strangely enough, when Fang Ye approached the deepwater area, the melon-headed whales swam towards him on their own initiative.
Gathering around him, they opened their mouths, moving their jaws as if they were trying to say something!
Fang Ye also looked like he was listening attentively, caressing the bodies of the melon-headed whales and nodding gently.
The fire chief couldn't help but exclaim, "The Director really is an Archdruid!"
Yu watched, dumbstruck, "Holy shit, how is he doing that?"
The zoo staff, on the other hand, were acting as if it was all completely normal, calm, business as usual!
Lin Ying laughed, "Some people just have a way with animals. Cats, dogs, and the like all like to get close and don't mind being touched. The Director happens to be one of those with a particularly strong affinity with animals!"
"All right then!" the leader reluctantly accepted this explanation.
There was no way not to believe it. The facts were right in front of their eyes.
At this moment, the mood among the melon-headed whales was [scared/anxious].
Fang Ye, while casting his soothing skill, said in a soft voice, "Your companions are in a pretty bad state right now. We will take them back and treat their injuries, and once they're better, we'll release them! Please go back to the sea, or you'll risk getting stranded again!"
He pointed towards the distance, pushing them softly.
Then he pointed to the shore with a stern face and waved his hand.
The effect of the "Heart of Nature" was to reduce the animals' wariness and make them more compliant with instructions.
Although he didn't have the ability to communicate with beasts, under the influence of the Heart of Nature and using a mix of facial expressions, tone of voice, and body movements, the melon-headed whales seemed to understand something as they lifted their heads and looked at him with their small eyes.
Dolphins are naturally very intelligent animals.
After swimming around him a few times, one even rubbed Fang Ye's cheek with its head, genuinely expressing gratitude.
Then, flipping their tails, they swam off into the distance together.
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Fang Ye smiled with relief and waved, "Goodbye!"
