Hvaldimir

Hvaldimir

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026

Hvaldimir was a famous beluga whale who gained international attention after being discovered in Norway wearing a harness, leading to widespread speculation that he was trained as a Russian spy. He became a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike before being found dead off the coast of Norway in September 2024.

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Jul 2026

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  1. Forrest GalanteNegativeJul 28, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Russia trained the beluga whale Hvaldimir for espionage using a spy harness.

    “the Russians had been training this whale as a spy and had harnesses and spy equipment on him.”

    Listen at 1:33:15

    Open the episode · #2531 - Forrest Galante
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