Why Norway euthanised ‘beloved’ walrus Freya

The 600kg animal had become a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord

Freya rests on a boat in Frognerkilen, Oslo Fjord
Freya the walrus sunbathing on a boat in Frognerkilen near Oslo in July
(Image credit: Tor Erik Schroder/AFP via Getty Images)

The decision by Norwegian authorities to euthanise a “celebrity” walrus has triggered an outpouring of grief and anger.

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