Russian Beluga Whale Freed After 2 Years in Captivity

Beluga whale found distressed and alone

A beluga whale was released back into the wild on Wednesday after being held in captivity for two years. The whale, who was named Miracle, was found distressed and alone in a river in Russia in 2019. She was taken to the Primorsky Aquarium in Vladivostok, where she was treated and rehabilitated.

Miracle was fitted with a satellite tag before she was released, so scientists can track her movements. They hope she will be able to rejoin a pod of beluga whales and live a normal life.

Beluga whales are social animals

Beluga whales are social animals that live in pods of up to 100 individuals. They are highly intelligent and have a complex vocal repertoire. They are also very playful and curious animals.

Miracle's release is a victory for animal rights activists, who have been campaigning for her release for two years. They argue that beluga whales should not be kept in captivity, as they are social animals that need to live in a natural environment.

Reintroduction into the wild

The release of Miracle is a complex and challenging process. Beluga whales are very sensitive to changes in their environment, and they need to be reintroduced into the wild carefully.

Scientists will monitor Miracle's progress closely. They hope that she will be able to find a pod of beluga whales and live a normal life.