Matriarch of Shedd’s beluga pod dies

Mauyak, the matriarch of Shedd Aquarium’s beluga pod, died Saturday, aquarium staff said Monday. (Provided)

Mauyak, a female beluga whale that had lived at Shedd Aquarium for a quarter of a century, has died, aquarium staff said.

Mauyak was 41 and died Saturday, they said.