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Canada’s last captive dolphins and belugas have begun a historic exodus from Marineland, flying to Valencia, Spain — marking the end of captivity for these animals in Canada. Four dolphins and two belugas departed safely, including the final beluga females held in Canadian captivity. Meanwhile, tragedy struck in Chicago: Peekachu, a 23-year-old beluga relocated just two weeks earlier to the Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly from dehydration despite intensive care. Her death underscores the risks of moving rescued animals with health issues. The Shedd is now monitoring all eight other belugas received from Marineland, while Marineland itself prepares to relocate its remaining six belugas as the park faces closure. This unprecedented mass move — involving over thirty belugas and four dolphins — was originally headed to China but was blocked by Canada’s government over animal welfare laws.

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