Russia Releases 1st Batch Of Captive Whales Into the Wild After International Outcry
RUSSIA – The first batch of captive whales in Russia were finally released into the wild after an outcry.
There are already thousands of species of animals that became extinct because of human activities.
Lots of animals are now dying out at an alarming rate because of pollution or habitats being destroyed.
Several organizations and activists from different countries make a move to save these poor animals.
We can all hope that people will stop capturing these precious animals in their sanctuaries.
Previously, Russians capture several mammals in the Far East last year. Their actions made lots of people from all over the globe angry.
Based on a report from ABS-CBN, Russia finally released their animal captives into the wild on Thursday. They return 6 beluga whales and 2 killer whales to their natural habitat.
The Russian oceanography research institute said these mammals were supposed to be sold to aquariums in China and marine parks.
According to the report, Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio is among the people who protested on the captive whales.
Aside from him, wildlife activists and Greenpeace Russia also criticized the Russian people who captured the mammals.
The captured whales were closely monitored as they were transported to the ocean said the Russian Research Institute for Fisheries and Oceanology.
“Vets conducted all the necessary tests before they were freed, and the results showed the animals are in good health,” said the Institute.
Based on the report, Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered to release the whales into the wild last week.
The freed whales were tagged with a tracking device so their behavior and movement will be monitored.
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