SANYA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- "Haili", a short-finned pilot whale rescued earlier after being stranded in Haitang Bay of Sanya, has recovered well and is now able to feed and dive normally.
In order to increase its activity, the rescue team has expanded its swimming area to three pools, and will make further treatment and release plans according to its physical condition.
The short-finned pilot whale "Haili" eats at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)Volunteers observe the short-finned pilot whale "Haili" at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)The short-finned pilot whale "Haili" swims at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)The short-finned pilot whale "Haili" swims at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)The short-finned pilot whale "Haili" swims at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)A worker feeds the short-finned pilot whale "Haili" at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)A worker weighs the food for the short-finned pilot whale "Haili" at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)A volunteer records the breathing rate of the short-finned pilot whale "Haili" at Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)