Hawaiian monk seal RH32, also known as Ka’ale, was found dead on May 6 due to toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a parasite spread through contact with contaminated cat feces, which is a leading threat to Hawaiian monk seals.


Hawaiian monk seal RH32, also known as Ka’ale, was found dead on May 6 due to toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a parasite spread through contact with contaminated cat feces, which is a leading threat to Hawaiian monk seals.