Beluga, a small, toothed whale found mainly in the coastal waters of the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas but also in rivers and deep offshore waters. It is an extremely vocal cetacean and thus has also been referred to as the ‘canary of the sea.’ Belugas grow to a length of about 4 meters (13.1 feet). Beluga, (or Delphinapterus leucas) is also referred to as belukha and white whale. It is a small toothed whale that may be found primarily in the Arctic Ocean's coastal waters and surrounding seas, as well as deep offshore waters and rivers. It is a very vocal cetacean and therefore has also been known as the “canary of the sea.” Also, this whale can proficiently mimic a diverse range of sounds. The beluga has been kept in captivity since the 1860s and is easily caught in shallow water ... Beluga whales face threats from pollution and habitat loss. Learn how WWF helps conserve this Arctic marine mammal. The beluga whale (/ bəˈluːɡə, bɪ -, bɛˈlʊɡə /; [4][5] Delphinapterus leucas) is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It is one of two living members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus. It is also known as the white whale, as it is the only cetacean to regularly occur with this colour; the sea canary, due to its high-pitched calls; and the melonhead, though that more commonly refers to the melon-headed whale, which is ...
