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Peekachu’s Death Sparks Animal Welfare Crisis | Toronto News
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A 23-year-old beluga whale named Peekachu died just days after arriving at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, sparking outrage and calls for an urgent investigation. Animal Justice demands Fisheries and Oceans Canada halt all future marine mammal transfers until the circumstances of Peekachu’s death are fully examined — especially given signs of dehydration and prior health concerns. Despite government assurances that proper permits and vet checks were followed, advocates argue transport is inherently risky and question whether the remaining six belugas, Canada’s last captive whales, are truly fit for relocation amid Marineland’s financial collapse.
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