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.

Sadly, due to us humans, their life is only harder. "We are making their home the sea warmer and dirtier. "Beluga whales live in open water areas close to the ice edge. They like it cold, and climate change is causing the ice in their habitats to melt," van den Hoek explained. "Another problem is our use of plastic. It was found in nearly every beluga whale that was tested." This may sound absurd, but it's true. A pioneering study of 7 belugas in Canada's remote Arctic waters has found microplastics in the innards of every single whale.