National Geographic USA – June 2019

(Nora) #1
Beluga whales perform
in a pop-up aquarium
under an inflatable
tent in Saratov, Russia.
Not all wildlife tourism
entails going to exotic
destinations: Traveling
shows bring marine ani-
mals to people in small
cities throughout Rus-
sia. Belugas, which are
caught from Russian
waters, don’t live long
in these conditions.

WILDLIFE TOURISM 71

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