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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 living 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.
Benny is a beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) that made headlines in the United Kingdom in September 2018 after being sighted travelling towards London through the Thames Estuary. [1] Benny was sighted several times over the ensuing weeks after his discovery in the Estuary, and appears to be healthy despite appearing alone.
Johannes Gerardus Marie (Hans) Thewissen is a Dutch-American paleontologist known for his significant contributions to the field of whale evolution.Thewissen's fieldwork has led to the discovery of key fossils that have shed light on the transition of whales from land to water, including the discovery of Ambulocetus, Pakicetus, Indohyus, and Kutchicetus.
Beluga whales were one of the first types of whales to be kept in captivity and remain a popular option due to their smaller size, unique appearance, and gregarious nature. Hunting of these whales ...
Hvaldimir, Norway's beloved beluga whale, has been found dead, according to conservationists. Hvaldimir, famed for his many interactions with locals, was considered a young whale at about 15 years ...
The Cook Inlet beluga whale is a genetically distinct and geographically isolated stock. [26] The population fell to 278 in 2005 and it is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. [27] This was perhaps due to local hunt, although an article in the Anchorage Daily News questioned this conclusion. [28]
Hvaldimir, a white beluga whale that was rumored to be a Russian spy, has been found dead in waters off Norway.