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  1. Beluga whale - Wikipedia

    The beluga whale (/ bəˈluːɡə, bɪ -, bɛˈlʊɡə /; [4][5] Delphinapterus leucas) is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It is one of two living members of the family Monodontidae, along with the …

  2. Beluga | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 19, 2025 · 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 …

  3. Beluga Whale - NOAA Fisheries

    Jul 30, 2025 · 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, …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. Beluga Whale: Species Facts, Info & More | WWF.CA

    With their “smiling” upturned mouths and pearly white skin, belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) are one of the most popular and recognizable whales. Belugas are extremely sociable mammals …

  8. 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. …

  9. Beluga Whale - Ocean Conservancy

    Belugas migrate south to the subarctic when Arctic waters freeze over, and return north when the ice breaks up in the spring. Known for their distinctive white color, belugas live in the chilly …

  10. 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 …