Rare White Whale Spotted in River Near Oslo, Far Outside Normal Habitat

A white whale has been observed in a river near Oslo, Norway, marking an unusual sighting far from the species' typical habitat. White whales, also known as beluga whales, normally inhabit Arctic and subarctic waters much further north than southern Norway. The appearance of the marine mammal in waters near the Norwegian capital represents a rare occurrence that highlights the whale's presence well outside its expected range.