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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 - National Geographic Kids

    Learn more about the fascinating abilities and social structure of the Beluga whale. The beluga, or white whale, is one of the smallest species of whale. Their distinctive color and prominent...

  5. 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 …

  6. Beluga whales: Facts, threats, and conservation | IFAW

    Beluga whales are highly social creatures that play and even make friends. Learn more about the famous white whale and the threats it faces today.

  7. Beluga whale - WWF Arctic

    Beluga whales are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt and migrate together in pods, ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales. They are sometimes also called white …

  8. All About Beluga Whales - Churchill Northern Studies Centre

    Sep 8, 2023 · 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 …

  9. 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. …

  10. 10 Amazing Beluga Whale Facts - Our Planet

    Jul 31, 2023 · Explore 10 fascinating facts about the beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), from its unique appearance to its social behavior and deep-diving abilities.