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A beluga whale that lived off Norway's coast and whose harness ignited speculation that it was a Russian spy, was not shot to death as claimed by animal rights groups but died of a bacterial ...

Thousands of beluga whales are captivating visitors in Canada's Hudson Bay, while environmental concerns about their future in warming Arctic waters mount. The playful white whales, known for ...

Top Comments Disclaimer & comment rules GeoffWard. . . . . a feat that should be emulated by our dear CFK - I'm sure we could find her a suitable Moby Dick and a bit of bondage. Jun 17th, 2011 ...

In the wild, beluga whales can live for 60 to 70 years. So, Hvaldimir's life was sadly cut short. Photos revealed holes and ...

That makes it hard to find a place where you don't see them, said whale biologist Valeria Vergara, senior scientist at the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. It's in their nature. Beluga whales ...

A beluga whale suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia has been found dead off the Norwegian coast. The body of the animal - nicknamed Hvaldimir - was found floating off the south ...

The tame beluga whale has been living in waters off Norway's coast for more than two years A mysterious beluga whale was dubbed a spy when he appeared off Norway's coast wearing a Russian harness.

A beluga whale believed to have been trained to spy for Russia was found dead in Norwegian waters on Saturday, five years after making the local coast his home. The lifeless body of Hvaldimir was ...