All articles tagged with #beluga whales
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NewsNation
Marineland in Canada faces the potential euthanasia of 30 beluga whales if it does not receive emergency funding from the government, as the park struggles financially and has been denied permission to export the whales to China. The park's request was rejected amid ongoing scrutiny over animal treatment and legal restrictions on keeping whales in captivity.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Canada's Marineland theme park warns it may have to euthanize 30 beluga whales without emergency funding, as it struggles to care for the last captive whales in the country amid declining attendance and animal welfare concerns.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
A Canadian amusement park, Marineland, is considering euthanising 30 beluga whales after the government denied its request to send them to China and refused funding to care for them, citing concerns over animal welfare and financial difficulties.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by IFLScience
In 1984, scientists at the NMMF observed unusual human-like vocalizations from beluga whales, especially NOC, who could mimic speech by manipulating his nasal passages and melon shape, highlighting the complex vocal abilities of belugas and their unique communication methods.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Two beluga whales were moved from war-torn Kharkiv, Ukraine, to Valencia, Spain, in a complex international rescue operation. The whales, Plombir and Miranda, arrived in fragile health but are adapting well to their new home at Valencia's Oceanografic complex. The move was necessary due to the severe stress caused by frequent shelling near their previous location.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Two beluga whales, Plombir and Miranda, were rescued from the war-torn city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, and transported to an aquarium in Valencia, Spain. The complex operation involved marine mammal care experts from multiple organizations and faced numerous challenges, including rough roads, rising temperatures, and the dangers of an active war zone. The whales arrived in delicate health and are now receiving specialized care.