Kimalu (KEE-ma-loo), a 12-year-old female beluga whale, is resting comfortably following a historic procedure at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. On Tuesday, July 1, Kimalu, who was born at Shedd, underwent a first-of-its-kind surgery to remove a growing network of cysts near her blowhole on her head and neck. In the process, Kimalu became the first known beluga in the world to recover from general anesthesia. The surgery was supported by nearly 30 experts from Shedd and across the country in the fields of zoological medicine, surgery and anesthesia.



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Twelve-year-old beluga whale Kimalu is recovering well after a groundbreaking surgery at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. The Shedd-born whale underwent a procedure to remove a growing network of cysts near her blowhole, making her the first beluga whale globally to recover from general anesthesia. The historic surgery, performed on July 1st, involved a team of almost 30 experts from Shedd and across the nation, specializing in zoological medicine, surgery, and anesthesia. This successful operation marks a significant advancement in beluga whale medical care.

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