A female beluga whale named Caspian, aged 27, has passed away at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago after efforts to save her were unsuccessful.
Caspian is the sixth animal from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to die following a significant relocation of whales and dolphins during the summer.
Since the transfer from Marineland, four belugas and one dolphin have unfortunately lost their lives.
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Shedd Aquarium reported that Caspian had exhibited poor eating habits and abnormalities in her electrolyte levels, leading to dangerously acidic blood, though the exact cause of death remains undetermined.
The beluga was placed on life support for nearly four hours before passing away.
Marineland moved 34 belugas and dolphins to U.S.