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animals2 years ago•3 min saved

The Spy Whale's Quest for Love and Danger in Sweden

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale suspected of being a Russian spy, has been spotted off the coast of Sweden after rapidly making his way south from northern Norway. Marine biologists believe that Hvaldimir's hormones could be driving him to search for a mate, but he could also just be looking for other belugas regardless of their gender. However, Hvaldimir is traveling in the wrong direction and is quickly moving away from his natural environment. OneWhale, a Norwegian non-profit organization, is seeking permission from Swedish authorities to catch Hvaldimir and transport him to a fjord in Norway, which can be turned into a refuge for the whale to spend the rest of his days in peace.

via Livescience.com|

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animal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale: Spy or Innocent?"

A beluga whale, nicknamed Hvaldimir, which was first spotted off Norway's coast wearing a camera harness, has been seen off the coast of Sweden. The whale was first sighted a few years ago, fuelling suspicions it was being used for espionage. The harness was removed by biologists, and the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries speculated the whale had escaped from an enclosure where it was possibly trained by the Russian Navy. The whale has been moving south quicker than its normal pace, and marine biologists suggest it could be looking for a partner or other white whales to hang out with.

via Euronews|

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animals2 years ago•3 min saved

Russia-trained spy whale resurfaces off Sweden's coast.

A beluga whale suspected to be a spy trained by the Russian navy, nicknamed Hvaldimir, has been spotted off the coast of Sweden. The whale was first discovered in Norway in 2019 wearing a human-made harness and has been slowly moving down the Norwegian coastline. Scientists are puzzled by the whale's current route, which is taking him away from his natural environment, and believe he may be searching for a mate or other beluga whales. Officials have urged locals to avoid contact with the whale to prevent injury. Russian officials have not commented on the speculation that Hvaldimir could be a spy.

via New York Post |

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animals2 years ago•3 min saved

Alleged Russian spy whale resurfaces in Sweden

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale believed to be a former Russian spy, has been spotted in Swedish waters after spending the past few years in Norway. The whale, who has become a local celebrity, is known for seeking human interaction and has raised concerns about his safety in more populated areas. Wildlife conservation group OneWhale is advocating for his rehabilitation and release into the wild, while authorities in Norway and Sweden have expressed opposition to putting him in captivity.

via The Washington Post|

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animals2 years ago•1 min saved

"Hvaldimir the Russian 'Spy' Whale Resurfaces off Swedish Coast"

A beluga whale, previously suspected of being used for espionage by the Russian navy, has been spotted near the Swedish coast. The whale, nicknamed Hvaldimir, was first seen in Norway wearing a camera harness. Biologists were able to remove the harness, and the whale has since been moving southward. It is speculated that the whale may be searching for a mate or companionship, as belugas are social creatures. Concerns have been raised about the whale's ability to catch food, as signs of weight loss have been identified.

via Euronews|

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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Russian 'Spy' Whale Resurfaces off Sweden's Coast"

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale that was found in Norway in 2019 with a harness that had "Equipment St Petersburg" printed on it, has been spotted off the coast of Sweden. Marine biologists believe the whale may have been trained by Russia's navy and is accustomed to humans. The whale, nicknamed Hvaldimir, has been slowly moving down the top half of the Norwegian coastline before suddenly speeding up in recent months to cover the second half and moving on to Sweden. The OneWhale organization is concerned about Hvaldimir's ability to find food in Sweden, and they have already observed some weight loss.

via Al Jazeera English|

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animalinternational-espionage2 years ago•2 min saved

Beluga Whale Suspected as Russian Spy Spotted in Sweden

A beluga whale wearing a harness with "Equipment St. Petersburg" first appeared in Norway in 2019 and was believed to be a Russian navy asset that may have escaped. The whale, nicknamed Hvaldimir, has now been spotted off the southwest coast of Sweden, moving further away from its natural habitat. Marine biologists are puzzled by the whale's quick movement and suggest it could be driven by hormones or loneliness. The Russian government has never addressed reports that the beluga could be a Kremlin spy.

via Business Insider|

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animals2 years ago•1 min saved

Mysterious 'Russian spy' whale sighted near Sweden.

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale previously accused of spying for the Russian navy, was spotted near the Swedish coast. The whale was first seen in Norway wearing a camera harness, fueling suspicions of espionage. Biologists were able to remove the harness, and the whale has since been moving southward. OneWhale organization is concerned about Hvaldimir's ability to fetch food, as it has identified signs of weight loss.

via Euronews|

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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Swedish sighting of alleged Russian spy whale.

A Beluga whale, nicknamed "Hvaldimir" and previously speculated to be a Russian spy, has been spotted off the coast of Sweden after spending over three years moving down the Norwegian coastline. Marine biologists believe the whale may be searching for a mate or other Beluga whales, as it has not encountered any since arriving in Norway in 2019. Concerns have been raised about the whale's ability to find food in Sweden, as it has already experienced some weight loss. Beluga whales typically inhabit the icy waters around Greenland, northern Norway, and Russia.

via FRANCE 24 English|

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animals2 years ago•2 min saved

Norway warns against approaching Russian 'spy' whale for safety reasons.

Norwegian officials have warned residents to avoid contact with a friendly beluga whale nicknamed Hvaldimir, suspected to be a Russian "spy" trained by the Russian Navy. The whale was first spotted in 2019 wearing a harness with mounts for an underwater camera, leading experts to believe he was trained by the Russian military. The whale has been following boats and foraging for food at farms, and has suffered minor injuries from contact with boats. Officials will monitor the whale's movements but will not capture it.

via New York Post |

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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Norway urges public to steer clear of 'spy' whale for its safety.

Norway's Directorate of Fisheries has urged people and boaters to avoid contact with a harness-wearing beluga whale, dubbed the "spy" whale, recently spotted in a fjord near Oslo. The whale is known to follow boats and is a protected species in Norway. The harness has prompted many theories, including that the whale escaped a Russian naval base in the Murmansk region and had been "trained to spy" on Norway. The Directorate of Fisheries is rejecting the idea of capturing the whale and putting it behind barriers, and promised to monitor the whale's movements.

via UPI News|

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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds U.S. Carrier's Visit to Norway for Arctic Mission"

The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has warned people to avoid contact with a famous beluga whale nicknamed Hvaldimir, which may have been trained by the Russian military. The whale is a protected species in Norway and has been traveling along the Norwegian coast since 2019. It is now living in inner Oslofjord, a densely populated area, and the risk of injury due to human contact has become significantly greater. The directorate urges people to keep their distance, especially those in boats, to avoid injuring or killing the whale. The Directorate of Fisheries will monitor the whale's movements and consider different measures to protect it.

via CNN|

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