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.

2025年2月25日 · 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.’

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.

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.

The beluga, or white whale, is one of the smallest species of whale. Their distinctive color and prominent foreheads make them easily identifiable.

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 whales, as well as Indigenous names, including Sisuaq by …

The beluga whale is easily recognizable thanks to its stark white coloring and globular head. Belugas are very social animals, and it’s possible to see pods numbering in the hundreds during a trip to Churchill, Canada .

2025年1月7日 · Beluga whales choose cold waters and are widely distributed across the Arctic and sub-Arctic areas. In the Arctic, they are commonly found in locations such as Hudson Bay and the St. Lawrence River in Canada, as well as Cook Inlet and the Bering Sea in Alaska. They are also abundant in Greenland and Russia.

2021年5月1日 · Meet the beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) on The Animal Facts including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior.

Beluga whales are known for their distinctive white color, living in the chilly waters of the Arctic and subarctic. Learn more with wildlife factsheets.