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Watch: Beluga whales from closed Canadian marine park rehomed in US

Watch: Beluga whales from closed Canadian marine park rehomed in US

Summary

Six beluga whales were moved from a closed marine park in Canada to aquariums in the United States. The whales were carefully transported in cold-water containers with veterinarians watching over them during the trip.

Key Facts

  • The whales came from Marineland of Canada, which has a group of 30 belugas needing new homes.
  • Four whales named Sierra, Acadia, Osiris, and Lillooet went to a facility in Chicago.
  • Two whales named Bertie Botts and Frankie were sent to SeaWorld in San Antonio, Texas.
  • The whales were moved using trucks and planes equipped to keep their water cold.
  • Marine mammal veterinarians accompanied the whales during the entire journey.
  • This relocation effort is the first of its kind between countries.
  • The move required months of preparation and health checks for the whales.
  • Specialists are now watching the whales as they adjust to their new environments.
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