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Clear evidence that we're not the only ones with a sense of fun:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/117 ... luga-whale

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It would be right to speculate how it got there seeing they are an Arctic species.
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What an amazing creature! Thanks for the link, Mike.

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simondix wrote:
08 Nov 2019, 07:32
It would be right to speculate how it got there seeing they are an Arctic species.
Quite right, Simon, :thumbsup: however, it seems that the South Africans went North, not the Beluga going South, Caption on Sky News copy of the video:
Incredible footage has emerged showing South African rugby players playing catch with a beluga whale near the North Pole.

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Thanks for finding that out. I wonder if 'Stuff' is run by the Daily Mail?
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There was one in the Thames last year.

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Smart Beluga, it taught that guy to throw the ball. :)

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That was great. Thanks for posting this, Mike. :)

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So, the truth is out. It's a Russian spy!

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511Flyer wrote:
10 Nov 2019, 14:11
So, the truth is out. It's a Russian spy!

:agree:
Putin it mildly yes.
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