U.S. seal numbers grow — along with clashes with humans
A Talking U.S. Seal That Captivated Crowds When George first told staff at an aquarium that a U.S. seal named Hoover could imitate human speech,...
A Talking U.S. Seal That Captivated Crowds When George first told staff at an aquarium that a U.S. seal named Hoover could imitate human speech, few believed him. At first, Hoover remained silent after arriving at the aquarium. However, in 1978, everything changed. Staff were stunned when they heard the seal mimic George’s distinctive New...