Veterinarians and volunteers in Saint-Pierre-la-Garenne, France, are working to determine why a beluga whale that strayed into the Seine River is refusing food and appears emaciated. Beluga whales can survive for a short time in fresh water, but markings on the whale’s skin show possible signs of deteriorating health.
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Beluga Whale Refuses Food After Straying Into France’s Seine River