Beluga whales moved by plane, truck after Canadian park closure

Six beluga whales have arrived in Illinois and Texas after being relocated from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them. The whales traveled by plane and lorry to their new homes. The move came after the Canadian facility shut down, leaving the animals without a permanent caretaker. Aquariums in the United States agreed to take in the whales, providing them with specialized care. Each whale was carefully loaded into custom transport containers for the journey. Staff monitored the animals closely during the flight and road trip to ensure their safety. The belugas are now settling into their new tanks in Illinois and Texas. Experts say the whales are adapting well to their new environments. No further details about the former park’s closure have been released.