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If they add graceful, charismatic and supple to the description, they are probably talking about a beluga whale. I remember being mesmerized as I watched two of these ghostlike leviathans swim ...

Shedd Aquarium's baby beluga whale was named Opus through an exclusive vote by aquarium members, with over 1,000 votes cast. The name Opus, initially suggested by the animal care team, honors the ...

Beluga whales are nicknamed “canaries of the sea” for their cute, high-pitched sounds. In this particular clip, Korin seemed to be enjoying singing even though no other members of its species ...

Beluga whale whispering is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that lets you get up close and personal with these beautiful animals in the wild Arctic. This isn't just about seeing belugas in their ...

The first event was held in Inuvik in 2016, to discuss the local beluga whales and monitor their population. This week's gathering saw presentations from local harvesters from all six of the ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean ...

The first event was held in Inuvik in 2016, to discuss the local beluga whales and monitor their population. This week's gathering saw presentations from local harvesters from all six of the ...

U.S. National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, Whale and Dolphin Conservation DOI 10.1038/s41467-025-56123-2 ...

Marineland is set to sever its sprawling property so it can take out mortgages in order to fund park operations and eventually move its animals, including more than two dozen beluga whales ...

All whales have typical mammalian characteristics. Whales are eutherian, or placental, mammals that give birth to live offspring. They have mammary glands, lactate, and nurse their young. Whales all ...