- Beluga whale - Wikipedia
The beluga whale ( bəˈluːɡə, bɪ -, bɛˈlʊɡə ; [4][5] Delphinapterus leucas) is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean It is one of two living members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus
- Beluga | Habitat, Diet, Facts | Britannica
Beluga, a small, toothed whale found mainly in the coastal waters of the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas but also in rivers and deep offshore waters It is an extremely vocal cetacean and thus has also been referred to as the ‘canary of the sea ’
- Beluga Whale - NOAA Fisheries
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea " They are very social animals, forming groups to hunt, migrate, and interact with each other Beluga whales are found globally throughout the Arctic and sub-Arctic waters
- Beluga Whale | World Wildlife Fund
Belugas are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt and migrate together in pods, ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales Their bulbous forehead, called a "melon”, is flexible and capable of changing shape This allows them to make different facial expressions
- Beluga Whale - National Geographic Kids
Beluga Whale The beluga, or white whale, is one of the smallest species of whale Their distinctive color and prominent foreheads make them easily identifiable Unlike most other whales, the
- Beluga Whale: Species Facts, Info More | WWF. CA
With their “smiling” upturned mouths and pearly white skin, belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) are one of the most popular and recognizable whales Belugas are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt and migrate together in pods ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales
- All About Beluga Whales - Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Beluga whales, often referred to as the “canaries of the sea,” are remarkable creatures that have captured the hearts of many These marine mammals, with their distinctive white color and playful nature, are a sight to behold in their natural habitat
- Beluga whale - Whale Dolphin Conservation USA
Beautiful and expressive, beluga whales are known as the canaries of the sea But like the fate of many a songbird, belugas are continually exploited and held captive for human entertainment The totally enchanting beluga whales are one of the most vocal of all whales and dolphins
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