The Beluga Whale is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean (a marine mammal of the order Cetacea ; a whale, dolphin, or porpoise). Belugas are also called ‘white whales’ (beluga comes from the Russian word “bielo” meaning white), as their unusual color makes them one of the most familiar and easily recognizable of all the whales. Belugas live in small groups called pods.
They are social animals and good vocal communicators, and can also mimic a variety of other vocal sounds. Beluga feeds on fish, crustaceans, and worms. There is simply so much to know about belugas and all of it is simply brain-tickling content.
- Beluga whales can dive over 25 minutes long and can reach the depths of 800 meters. The belugas are amazing swimmers especially when it comes to backward swims.
- Despite having proper teeth, beluga whales do not chew their food, what they do instead is swallow their prey whole. The vertebrae in a beluga’s neck are not joined together thus they possess the ability to turn their head in any direction they want.
- They are endangered species mostly because they have babies only once in 3 years and also due to exploitation.
- Beluga whales are known saviours. They have saved many people’s lives from drowning in deep waters. They simply push them onto the shores. Belugas in captivity have been found mimicking human voices. As we said, good mimics they are!
- The beluga whale can swim with utmost ease and beauty even in ice as they lack dorsal fins and they also possess an amazingly developed sense of hearing.
- Beluga whales can dive over 25 minutes long and can reach the depths of 800 meters. The belugas are amazing swimmers especially when it comes to backward swims.
- Despite having proper teeth, beluga whales do not chew their food, what they do instead is swallow their prey whole. The vertebrae in a beluga’s neck are not joined together thus they possess the ability to turn their head in any direction they want.
- They are endangered species mostly because they have babies only once in 3 years and also due to exploitation.
- Beluga whales are known saviours. They have saved many people’s lives from drowning in deep waters. They simply push them onto the shores. Belugas in captivity have been found mimicking human voices. As we said, good mimics they are!
- The beluga whale can swim with utmost ease and beauty even in ice as they lack dorsal fins and they also possess an amazingly developed sense of hearing.
Beluga whales are one of the most beautiful and stunning creations on this planet and simply looking at them be themselves is so peaceful and heartwarming.
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