Health fears over Beluga whale spotted in France's Seine river
A beluga whale that swam up France's Seine river appears to be underweight and officials are worried about its health, regional authorities said Thursday.
A beluga whale that swam up France's Seine river appears to be underweight and officials are worried about its health, regional authorities said Thursday.
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