Freya, the Walrus Sinker of Boats, Has Been Euthanized

In an unexpected development, Norwegian authorities have decided to, and actually went through with euthanizing Freya, a female walrus that had spent the summer in Oslo Fjord. Freya became a viral star last summer, when she wandered from the Arctic circle into highly populated areas. It’s not uncommon for walruses to migrate over the summer toward coastal (continue reading...)