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 Whale - National Geographic Kids Beluga Whale 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 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
Beluga Whale - Alaska Department of Fish and Game Belugas are small, toothed whales They are gray when they are born and turn white as they age They have very muscular, robust bodies and large melons, bulbous structures on the forehead Their neck is very flexible, and, in place of a dorsal fin, they have a ridge running down their back
Beluga whale - WWF Arctic Belugas are often called the canaries of the sea They are highly vocal and produce a series of chirps, clicks, whistles and squeals to convey important information to each other Along with bowhead whales and narwhals, beluga whales are one of the three whales that live only in Arctic waters
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
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