The tragic death of a fourth beluga whale following its transfer from Canada's Marineland has intensified concerns about the effectiveness of this ambitious marine mammal relocation initiative. Wildlife experts and animal welfare advocates are now questioning whether the rescue operation's methodology adequately prepared the belugas for their new environment. This setback raises critical questions about how organizations handle vulnerable cetaceans during major habitat transitions and the long-term success rates of such conservation efforts.

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