Beluga whale - Wikipedia
The beluga whale (/ bɪˈluːɡə /; [ 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.
Beluga | Whales |Species | WWF - 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 | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月23日 · beluga, (Delphinapterus leucas), 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.” This whale can also proficiently mimic a variety of sounds.
Beluga Whale - NOAA Fisheries
2024年11月27日 · 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 guide: Where they live, what they eat, how big they …
Beluga whales are well adapted for life in the Arctic. Firstly they are all-white, which helps them blend in with the sea ice, camouflaging them against predators, like polar bears and killer …
Beluga Whale - National Geographic
Belugas generally live together in small groups known as pods. They are social animals and very vocal communicators that employ a diversified language of clicks, whistles, and clangs. …
Ten Interesting Facts about Beluga Whales | Blog Posts | WWF
Polar bears and killer whales are known predators of belugas throughout their Arctic range. Join WWF in Churchill to see belugas in the wild.
Beluga whale habitat and migration - WWF Arctic
Beluga whales have adapted to live in the cold waters of the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Like bowhead whales and narwhals, beluga whales are only found in the Arctic. There are 21 beluga whale populations across the Arctic. Through satellite transmitters, scientists have recorded belugas regularly diving 300–600m deep, often to the sea floor.
Beluga whales: Facts, threats, and conservation | IFAW
Belugas are considered top predators in the ocean, meaning they play an important role in regulating the population of prey species by picking off ill or injured individuals. They also …
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