The Beluga whale, also known as the white whale, is a marine mammal who lives primarily in Arctic waters.National Geographic: Beluga Whale Belugas are very vocal whales who have been nicknamed "sea canaries."Smithsonian Institution: Beluga Whale
Beluga Whale Behavior
Beluga whales are social animals who tend to form pods of five with a lone male leading the group.National Geographic: Beluga Whale BBC Science and Nature: Beluga, White Whale Pods of up to 10,000 whales have been seen, however, during migration or when food is plenty.Ocean Conservancy: Beluga Whales
Mating and Reproduction
The female beluga whale becomes sexually mature at age 5. Males reach sexual maturity at about the age of 8 years. Belugas mate in the spring. The following summer, after a gestation period of 14-15 months, they migrate to warmer shallow fresh water rivers to give birth.American Cetacean Society: BELUGA WHALE The mother will nurse her baby until it is around two years of age. Belugas give birth every two to three years.SeaWorld: Beluga Whales: Birth & Care of Young
Beluga Whale Fun Stuff
Defenders of Wildlife: Adopt a Beluga Whale
A Kid's Heart: Animated Jigsaw Puzzle - Beluga Whale
EnchantedLearning.: Beluga Whale Coloring Page
SurfNetKids: Beluga Whale Fluke Slider
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