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The beluga whale (/ b ɪ ˈ l uː ɡ ə /; [4] 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.
The cetacean family Monodontidae comprises two living whale species, the narwhal and the beluga whale and at least four extinct species, known from the fossil record. Beluga and Narwhal are native to coastal regions and pack ice around the Arctic Ocean.
Penguin feeding. Mystic Aquarium holds six beluga whales (Juno, Natasha, Kela and three more), four Steller sea lions, six northern fur seals (two adult and four pups), six California sea lions, one Pacific and seven Atlantic harbor seals, two Arctic spotted seals, a large colony of 31 African penguins, unicorn fish, blue tang, octopus, Japanese spider crabs, sand tiger sharks, bamboo sharks ...
Last week brought a huge new addition to Chicago’s historic Shedd Aquarium: a baby Beluga whale. Born to the aquarium’s female Beluga, Naya, the new calf and its mother are receiving round-the ...
Facts About Beautiful Beluga Whales. I don't know anything about Beluga whales other than they are all white, but they aren't born that way. When they are born, they are a greyish color and as ...
When these whales swim, their fat pads are often tensed in order to maintain balance, which causes them to protrude outward and resemble knees. Image credits: finemelt #11 Windows 10 Wallpaper ...
A narluga (portmanteau of narwhal and beluga) is a hybrid born from mating a female narwhal and a male beluga whale. [1] Narwhals and beluga whales are both cetaceans found in the High Arctic and are the only two living members of the family Monodontidae. [2]
Related: Beluga Whale Steals the Spotlight at Couple's Wedding at CT Aquarium. The footage shows the human woman in the water doing coordinated dance moves. Behind her is the whale, who is nodding ...