Two Beluga Whales Are Rescued From Performing As Show Animals In China, And Their Smiles Say It All
Rehoming animals is a tough job that requires a lot of responsibility. But taking two whales to a new continent in the middle of a global pandemic is about as hard as it gets. Nevertheless, it’s done. Two belugas, Little Grey and Little White, are enjoying their first taste of the sea since 2011, thanks to a relocation project that has been years in the making.
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Both of them were captured off the coast of Russia when they were still very young and have spent years performing in a Chinese aquarium. Now, the two are getting used to Beluga Whale Sanctuary, run by British charity Sea Life Trust, in Iceland.