Who is Russian  Spy Whale Hvaldimir?

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Hvaldimir, a beluga whale with a "St. Petersburg" harness, is suspected of being a Russian Navy spy from a secret facility, here are some things to know.

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 Sighting of Beluga Whale

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale, was spotted in April 2019 far south  of the Arctic Circle, in Norwegian waters, wearing a harness.

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Discovery and  Significance

A fisherman discovered Hvaldimir's harness, which had a camera mount and the inscription “Equipment St. Petersburg,”

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Recent Developments

Hvaldimir is in the news again as activists lobby for a sanctuary in Norway's fjords.

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Hvaldimir's Survival Skills

Hvaldimir can live independently as  a free animal, raising concerns about his ability to fend for himself in the wild.

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Speculation About Hvaldimir

Hvaldimir is believed to have been trained by the Russian Navy, based on the location and equipment  found on him.

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Russia's History

Russia has a history of training beluga whales and dolphins for military purposes, including mine detection.

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Possible Origin of Hvaldimir

Hvaldimir may have come from a secret Arctic marine mammal facility in Olenya Bay, known for housing nuclear-powered spy submarines.