Animals Being Used as Spies
The last thing that many people would expect is for different countries to use animals as spies to get around the world. However, that act may actually be more commonplace than many people may believe. Certainly, it is terrible to see animals being used in this fashion. These animals are literally being trained by governments of different countries to work for them. In a way, this can be considered animal abuse, but the countries that use animals in this fashion do not consider this wrong in any way. A Beluga whale was unfortunately used for this purpose.
Many Believe This Whale is a Russian Spy
There was a harness that was attached to this Beluga whale, and this leads many to believe that this Beluga whale may be a Russian spy. “A friendly beluga whale that was first observed wearing a harness four years ago and is believed to be a Russian spy reappeared in Sweden this week, puzzling scientists,” according to Insider. Therefore, this is the second time that this Beluga whale has been spotted traveling the waters. However, this leads to many speculations about why Russians would be sending this whale around, especially in Sweden.
There were a lot of safety measures that were put in place on Sweden’s end to make sure this Beluga whale was completely okay. Despite it being a Russian Spy according to many, they still cared for the whale. “We are impressed by Sweden’s show of care for Hvaldimir. They immediately contacted us upon his arrival, and even closed a bridge to protect him,” according to CNN News. Therefore, many are content with how Sweden has taken care of this Beluga Whale. Many are still left wondering why this whale decided to show up yet again after a couple of years. However, many are also glad at the fact that Sweden is taking good care of this Beluga whale.
Written by David Loran Jr
Sources:
Insider: The harness-wearing beluga whale believed to be a Russian spy has popped up in Sweden, puzzling scientists who noted he’s traveling ‘very quickly away from his natural environment’
CNN News: Alleged Russian ‘spy’ whale now in Swedish waters
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Inset Image Courtesy of Maria Eklind’s Flickr Page – Creative Commons License
