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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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...

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 …

Its common name, beluga, was borrowed from the Russian word for white, and other common names include white whale and belukha. Because of the wide range of noise and vocalisations …