Beluga Whale Health Concerns
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- Fern LevittThe Globe and Mail
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Nineteen belugas, one killer whale and one dolphin died at Marineland between 2019 and 2025.
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Shedd has said that Peekachu, one of the Marineland belugas, died on Aug. 25 at its site two weeks after being relocated.
“Necropsies, blood tests and additional exams are underway to help better understand what happened.”
The federal government blocked a previous plan to move the whales to an aquarium in China, which prompted Marineland to threaten to euthanize the animals if it did not get an emergency cash infusion.
The whales were given a clean bill of health in the days before each move, with Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson responsible for giving the final approval before each of the six moves.
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The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is reporting health issues among several beluga whales transferred from Marineland in Ontario, Canada. According to the aquarium, some of the belugas are showing encouraging signs while others have presented clinical concerns, but none are considered healthy from a health standpoint. The aquarium is conducting round-the-clock supervision and monitoring the whales' hydration, breathing…
Several belugas from Marineland have health issues, Chicago aquarium says →2 articles from Global News on this storyAt Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, two beluga whales have died within a week of each other, including one named Rain that was recently rescued from Marineland in Ontario as part of an international effort to save Canada's last captive whales. The aquarium has not revealed the cause of death but is conducting necropsies and blood tests on the whales' bodies. This marks a setback for the rescue mission, which had brought…
Two beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including one recently rescued from Marineland →2 articles from The Globe and Mail on this storyTwo 20-year-old female beluga whale named Rain and a 34-year-old male named Beethoven have died at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, days after another rescued beluga named Peekachu died there. The deaths occurred on Wednesday, with Rain arriving at the aquarium just several weeks ago from Marineland in Canada and Beethoven being part of the resident beluga pod for decades. The cause of their deaths is currently…
Two beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium including one rescued from shuttered Canadian theme park →The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has provided a health update on the beluga whales transferred from Marineland, a theme park in Ontario that closed due to financial issues. According to the update, several of the belugas have health issues and are not eating regularly, with some showing more encouraging signs than others. The aquarium is conducting round-the-clock supervision and monitoring the whales' hydration…
Chicago aquarium shares health update on Marineland belugas after whale deaths →Analysis
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- 3 Sep
Nineteen belugas, one killer whale and one dolphin died at Marineland between 2019 and 2025.
- 6 Sep
Shedd Aquarium says in a Friday statement it is conducting round-the-clock supervision and teams are monitoring the whales’ hydration, breathing rates, swim patterns, social interaction and other behaviours.
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6 Sep Two beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including one recently rescued from MarinelandAt Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, two beluga whales have died within a week of each other, including one named Rain that was recently rescued from Marineland in Ontario as part of an international effort to save Canada's last captive whales. The aquarium has not revealed the cause of death but is conducting necropsies and blood tests on the whales' bodies. This marks a setback for the rescue mission, which had brought…The Globe and Mail
6 Sep Chicago aquarium shares health update on Marineland belugas after whale deathsThe Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has provided a health update on the beluga whales transferred from Marineland, a theme park in Ontario that closed due to financial issues. According to the update, several of the belugas have health issues and are not eating regularly, with some showing more encouraging signs than others. The aquarium is conducting round-the-clock supervision and monitoring the whales' hydration…Toronto Star
6 Sep Several belugas transferred from Marineland have health issues, Chicago aquarium saysThe Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is reporting health issues with several beluga whales transferred from Marineland, a theme park in Niagara Falls that closed due to financial difficulties. The aquarium's statement says some of the belugas are showing encouraging signs, but several have presented clinical concerns and their condition can change rapidly. Eighteen belugas remain at the Shedd Aquarium, and none are…The Globe and Mail
6 Sep Several belugas from Marineland have health issues, Chicago aquarium saysThe Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is reporting health issues among several beluga whales transferred from Marineland in Ontario, Canada. According to the aquarium, some of the belugas are showing encouraging signs while others have presented clinical concerns, but none are considered healthy from a health standpoint. The aquarium is conducting round-the-clock supervision and monitoring the whales' hydration, breathing…Global News
3 Sep Two beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium including one rescued from shuttered Canadian theme parkTwo 20-year-old female beluga whale named Rain and a 34-year-old male named Beethoven have died at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, days after another rescued beluga named Peekachu died there. The deaths occurred on Wednesday, with Rain arriving at the aquarium just several weeks ago from Marineland in Canada and Beethoven being part of the resident beluga pod for decades. The cause of their deaths is currently…The Independent
3 Sep Two whales die in Chicago aquarium after moves, including one from MarinelandTwo belugas have died at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, including one that recently moved there from Marineland, where 30 belugas and four dolphins were relocated to five destinations as part of a massive undertaking. The deceased whales were Rain, a 20-year-old beluga who arrived at Shedd in mid-August, and Beethoven, a 34-year-old beluga who had lived decades in Chicago. An investigation is underway to determine the…Global News
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