Here’s what to know about Timmy, the humpback whale whose life and death captivated Germany

The remains of Timmy the humpback whale whose life and death captivated Germany for months will be turned into biodiesel as some of the mammal’s bones are set to go to a Danish museum. A series of failed rescue attempts split the scientific community and a private initiative over whether it was more humane to let the weakened and sick animal die on its own or continue the efforts. The whale was nicknamed “Timmy” and “Hope” by German media was found dead on May 14 in Danish waters. Timmy was first spotted swimming off the German coast on March 3.

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