What are some fun facts about beluga whales?

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. 10. read more

10. Also known as"sea canaries," belugas are one of the most the most vocal of all whales. 9. The beluga is closely related to the narwhal; they are the only two members of the Monodontidae family. 8. Beluga whales' dives may last up to 25 minutes and can reach depths of 800 meters. 7. The word beluga comes from the Russian word"bielo" meaning white. read more

Beluga whales, also called white whales, have white skin that is adapted to its habitat in the Arctic. The word"beluga" comes from the Russian word for"white.". They aren't the same kind of white whale in"Moby-Dick," however. That was a white sperm whale. read more

Depending on the area and environment they live in some beluga whales will make seasonal migration trips while others will only travel within a small localized area. Due to their thick layer of blubber these whales can navigate through the arctic at temperatures as low as 0-c (-32 f). read more