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- Reggae, a 33-year-old harbor seal at the New England Aquarium in Boston, trains with rubber ducks to enhance memory and problem-solving.
- These exercises help strengthen bonds with trainers and entertain visitors who watch the sessions.
- The aquarium notes that its seals trace their lineage back to Hoover, a famous seal from 1971.
- Veterinary care and enrichment programs help the seals live beyond 25 years.
