Scientists are warning that beluga whales face increasing survival risks as they are forced into more open-water environments due to shifting sea-ice patterns and climate change.


Beluga Whales become pawns in global outrage

The beluga whale that was found dead in a bay in Norway’s south-western coast, was killed by gunfire, animal rights groups have claimed. The whale had become famous in the past few years after it was alleged that it was a Russian spy.

'Spy' beluga whale had multiple bullet wounds, animal organisations say

Two beluga whales have been rescued from the besieged city of Kharkiv in Ukraine and taken to an aquarium in Valencia, Spain. Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second biggest city, which sits near its border with Russia, has seen a spate of Russian attacks in recent weeks. Watch in for more details!

Beluga Whales brought from Kharkiv to Spain's Valencia, Regional leader calls it 'historic feat'

The plight of Bella, a beluga whale trapped alone in an insufficiently small tank for a decade, has sparked campaigns in Seoul over her unethical confinement, demanding her release.

Activists launch ‘Free Bella’ campaign to save lonely beluga whale from Seoul mall

A beluga whale, suspected to be a spy trained by the Russian navy, made an appearance off the Swedish coast on Sunday. The whale, which made headlines back in 2019 when it was discovered off the Norwegian coast, had spent more than three years slowly moving down the top half of the Norwegian coastline.

Russian 'spy' whale surfaces in Sweden after spending three years on Norwegian coastline

The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has appealed to people to “avoid contact" with a beluga whale so that the animal doesn't suffer any injuries accidentally or lose its life.

Norway asks people to keep distance from ‘spy’ whale to ensure animal’s safety

Nearly 200 whales have died after becoming stranded on a beach on Tasmania's west coast. As per rescuers, some 35 whales are alive and warned of difficult rescue efforts.

Australia: Nearly 200 pilot whales die on Tasmania's west coast after being stranded

How France rescued the beluga whale trapped in Seine river

Local officials said Wednesday that the beluga whale stranded in the Seine river in northern France for more than a week has died during an attempt to rescue it.

France: Beluga whale stranded in Seine river dies during rescue attempt

A beluga whale which strayed into the River Seine will be moved to a saltwater river basin close to the sea on Tuesday, marine conservation group Sea Shepherd France said.

Beluga whale stranded in Seine river to be moved to saltwater lock

The beluga whale which was spotted in the Seine river earlier this week has refused food following which, reports say, concerned French authorities are planning to inject vitamins into the underweight animal.

French authorities to inject vitamins into beluga whale stranded in Seine river

Usually found in the frigid cold waters of the Arctic, a beluga whale on Tuesday strayed into the polluted Seine river, near the dam of the Léry-Poses camping and leisure site in the northern part of France.

A beluga whale drifts into polluted Seine river in France; efforts underway to guide it back

Russian President Vladimir Putin during his annual marathon phone-in on Thursday claimed kudos for the release of whales held in cramped pens and intended for commercial aquariums.

Putin helps free beluga, killer whales in phone-in amid falling approval ratings

A beluga whale from the coast of Norway is making headlines on social media for an unusual act. The whale helped a woman in getting back her phone which she had dropped in the water.

Watch: Beluga whale dives into sea to get phone dropped by owner in Norway

Some fishermen in Norway stumbled upon a white beluga whale with a tight harness, which they say appeared to be Russian made. The captured whale has raised alarm in Norway and prompted speculation that the animal may have escaped from a Russian military facility.

Beluga whale with Russian harness raises alarm in Norway

Some fishermen in Norway stumbled upon a white beluga whale with a tight harness, which they say appeared to be Russian made.

A beluga whale found with a tight harness that appeared to be Russian made has raised the alarm of Norwegian officials and prompted speculation that the animal may have escaped from a Russian military facility. Watch this video to know more.

Norway fisherman removes harness from whale

A beluga whale was spotted on Tuesday near barges in the River Thames near London, hundreds of miles from its normal Arctic habitat, naturalists said. "Can't believe I'm writing this, no joke - BELUGA in the Thames off Coalhouse Fort," ecologist Dave Andrews wrote.

Watch: Beluga whale surfaces in Thames river near London

Having a whale of a time - Beluga whale spotted in Britain's River Thames

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