Beluga Whale Believed to Have Escaped Russian Military Training
#BelugaWhale #RussianSpyA beluga whale named Hvaldimir, suspected of being a Russian spy, may have fled a military training program in the Arctic, according to marine expert Dr. Olga Shpak. The whale was believed to have been trained to guard a naval base. read more
Norwegian beluga whale's death ruled accidental; not Russian spy
#BelugaWhale #NorwegianPoliceA beluga whale accused of being a Russian spy, found dead in Norway, did not die from gunshots as suspected by animal rights groups but from a bacterial infection, according to Norwegian police. The whale, known as "Hvaldimir," was found in August. read more
"Mystery Surrounds Death of Beluga Whale Hvaldimir in Norway"
#BelugaWhale #SpyControversyA beluga whale found dead off Norway sparked speculation of being a Russian spy due to a harness. Animal rights groups suspected murder, but a preliminary autopsy by police found no gunshot wounds. Speculations arose from the whale's tame behavior and harness. read more
Beluga Whale Hvaldimir Found Dead with Bullet Wounds Sparking Outrage
#BelugaWhale #AnimalRightsA beluga whale, known as Hvaldimir and suspected of being a Russian spy, was found dead with bullet wounds off the Norwegian coast. Animal-rights activists are calling for a criminal investigation into the death of the relatively young whale. read more