Beluga Whale - NOAA Fisheries
2024年1月17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. Learn more about beluga whales.
Beluga whale - Wikipedia
Beluga range. 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 | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
6 天之前 · 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.’
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Beluga Whale - Ocean Conservancy
Lifespan 35 - 50 years. Habitat. Russia, Canada, Greenland, Norway and the United States. Range. In the chilly waters of the Arctic and subarctic. Belugas migrate south to the subarctic when Arctic waters freeze over, and return north when the ice breaks up in the spring.
Beluga Whale - National Geographic
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 |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 Whale: Species Facts, Info & More | WWF.CA
Belugas are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt and migrate together in pods ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales. Belugas live primarily in areas with Arctic sea ice, with about two-thirds of the world population (of approximately 180,000s) summering in …
Beluga Whale Species Profile, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Range and Habitat. Beluga whales inhabit arctic and subarctic waters in the United States, Canada, Greenland, and Russia. They are found in open ocean, continental shelf, coastal, estuary, and river waters.
Beluga whale | Habitat and migration - WWF 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.
ADW: Delphinapterus leucas: INFORMATION
Home Range. The beluga whale does not have a home range. Communication and Perception. Belugas are considered to be the most vocal species of cetaceans. They have been nicknamed the “sea canary” by many researchers because of their large repertoire of sounds, which can even be heard above the surface.