- Beluga whale - Wikipedia
Belugas are gregarious and form groups of 10 animals on average, although during the summer, they can gather in the hundreds or even thousands in estuaries and shallow coastal areas They are slow swimmers, but can dive to 700 m (2,300 ft) below the surface
- 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 whales: Facts, threats, and conservation | IFAW
Beluga whales live in the Arctic Ocean around multiple countries, including Canada, Greenland, Russia, and the US (mainly in Alaska) When they migrate, they pass through the waters of many other countries, including the UK, Denmark, Japan, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands
- 10 Amazing Beluga Whale Facts - Our Planet
Explore 10 fascinating facts about the beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), from its unique appearance to its social behavior and deep-diving abilities
- 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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