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Rescued beluga Peekachu dies at Shedd
A beluga whale named Peekachu, part of a rescue transfer from Canada's Marineland, died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium after arriving as part of an international effort to relocate marine mammals from the now-closed Canadian park. Despite initial signs of adaptation, Peekachu died suddenly during treatment for dehydration and reduced food intake. The death highlights challenges faced in the ongoing rescue operation involving multiple aquariums across the United States and Spain, aiming to rehome belugas and other marine mammals since Marineland's closure and recent approval for exports.
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