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Marineland, a Canadian theme park, faces a critical deadline to secure emergency government funding or euthanize 30 beluga whales. The park, previously scrutinized for animal welfare, claims it lacks resources to care for its last captive whales in Canada. A request to export the whales to China was denied by the federal government, citing concerns about their past treatment. Despite past animal deaths and poor conditions at Marineland, officials have stated the government is not obligated to fund the park's expenses.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.