Officials have verified that a beluga whale rescued after being stranded in France's Seine River for more than a week perished while on its way to the sea. Since August 2, the whale has been trapped in the freshwater lock at St.-Pierre-La-Garenne, 45 miles northwest of Paris. According to wildlife conservation organizations monitoring the situation, its health deteriorated … [Read more...] about France Euthanizes a Beluga Whale that Became Stranded in The Seine River
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Beluga Whale Seen Missing, Miles From Arctic Home, In French River
It's unheard of to see a beluga this far south. An beluga whale, which is often found in the frigid seas of the Arctic, was observed traveling up the Seine in France, hundreds of miles from where it normally lives. Officials are already concerned that the whale is underweight, which raises more worries about its wellbeing since it appears that it is quite lost. According … [Read more...] about Beluga Whale Seen Missing, Miles From Arctic Home, In French River
Kids Rescue Baby Beluga Whale Stranded on Shore in Canada
A family on vacation in Canada's St. Lawrence River had an unexpected encounter with a baby beluga whale who had lost her mother. The calf was likely born just hours earlier and was in desperate need of help. Luckily, the family's three boys stumbled upon her and quickly took action to save her life. They dug a hole to accumulate water to hydrate her skin and provided her … [Read more...] about Kids Rescue Baby Beluga Whale Stranded on Shore in Canada