2 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada
Two beluga whales died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, including one that had recently been moved there from Canada as part of a rescue effort. The aquarium is now monitoring its remaining whales for health concerns following the deaths.
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3 sourcesAfter recent beluga deaths, Shedd Aquarium monitoring others for 'clinical concerns'
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2 sourcesTwo beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 rescued from shuttered Canada park
2 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada
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2 developments- Sep 32 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada
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