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Phil Demers | Smooshi The Walrus, Marine Parks, & Animal Intelligence

Published: Jan. 26, 2020, 7:24 p.m.

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Phil Demers is a former professional marine mammal trainer. He is best known for his relationship with a captive walrus named Smooshi that he imprinted on when she was young. Their relationship garnered the attention of\\xa0 the mass media for its uniqueness.\\xa0 Demers left his position citing allegations of negligent treatment of the animals and [\\u2026]

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