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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Beluga_whaleBeluga whale - Wikipedia

    The beluga whale (/ b ɪ ˈ l uː ɡ ə /; Delphinapterus leucas) is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It is one of two members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus.

  2. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsBeluga Whale | National Geographic

    The beluga, or white whale, is one of the smallest species of whale. Their distinctive color and prominent foreheads make them easily identifiable.

  3. www.worldwildlife.org › species › belugaBeluga | Whales |Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

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    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.

  4. www.britannica.com › animal › belugaBeluga | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 5, 2024 · 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.’

  5. www.worldwildlife.org › blogs › good-nature-travelTen Interesting Facts about Beluga Whales | Blog Posts | WWF

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    Sep 12, 2011 · Ten Interesting Facts about Beluga Whales. Date: 12 September 2011. Author: Marsea Nelson, WWF Travel. The beluga whale is easily recognizable thanks to its stark white coloring and globular head. Belugas are very social animals, and it’s possible to see pods numbering in the hundreds during a trip to Churchill, Canada. 10.

  6. kids.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsBeluga Whale - National Geographic Kids

    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 has a...

  7. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › species › beluga-whaleBeluga Whale | NOAA Fisheries

    Jan 17, 2024 · 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.

  8. wwf.ca › species › belugaBeluga Whale: Species Facts, Info & More | WWF.CA

    The Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) are one of the most popular and recognizable whales. Learn more about how to protect this iconic white whale.

  9. oceanconservancy.org › wildlife-factsheet › beluga-whaleWildlife Fact Sheets: Beluga Whale - Ocean Conservancy

    Beluga whales are known for their distinctive white color, living in the chilly waters of the Arctic and subarctic. Learn more with wildlife factsheets.

  10. www.arcticwwf.org › wildlife › beluga-whaleBeluga whale - WWF Arctic

    Belugas are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt and migrate together in pods, ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales. © David Merron / WWF-US. Beluga whale facts. Scientific name. Delphinapterus leucas. Weight. 700-1600 kg. Length. 2.6 to 4.5 m. IUCN Red List status. Least concern. Where do belugas live?

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