Stats

Lifespan

35-50 yrs

Size

Huge

Diet

Carnivore

Activity

Cathemeral

Social

Pod

Biome

Arctic ocean

Range

Arctic Ocean

Movement

Swimming

Breeding

Live Birth

Defense

Herd Safety

Status

Uncommon

About

Beluga whales are large Arctic and sub-Arctic cetaceans that are known for their white coloration. They are the only members of the genus Delphinapterus and are also known as the sea canary, due to their high-pitched calls.

Life cycle

1. 1.
   newborn

   A live-born newborn nurses on its mother's milk and depends on her for warmth and protection.
2. 2.
   juvenile

   A weaned juvenile begins eating solid food and learning from its parents or group.
3. 3.
   adult

   Fully grown at adult size.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Artiodactyla

Family

Monodontidae

Genus

Delphinapterus

Species

Delphinapterus leucas