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This famous ‘spy whale’ likes people. That could be a problem

By Claire Moses
New York Times·
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Hvaldimir, a domesticated beluga whale that has been spotted in Scandinavian waters for years, was seen last week off the coast of Sweden, prompting concern among researchers who worry he could be in danger, especially if people don’t stay away from him.

The highly sociable whale first gained fame in 2019, when he showed up in northern Norway wearing a harness, embossed with “St Petersburg equipment”, that seemed designed to hold a camera. As a result, he captured the imagination

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