Four New Belugas Arrive at Shedd | Chicago News

Four new beluga whales arrive at Shedd Aquarium as part of a massive international rescue mission from shuttered Marineland in Canada. These females—Caspian, Peekachu, Rain, and Secord—are joining eight others already at Shedd, bringing the total to twelve, with hopes of rescuing two more. The effort, sparked by Canada’s 2019 ban on keeping whales for entertainment, involves aquariums across the U.S. and even Spain. All whales are quarantined behind the scenes, monitored 24/7 for health, behavior, and feeding. Their transport was a high-stakes overnight operation using water-filled containers and planes to keep them safe. Staff are closely observing their adaptation, but it’s still early days—this could be the start of a new chapter for these rescued giants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/896a9fad4c767230