Beluga whale

BELUGA WHALE 1) In 2009, a captive beluga whale rescued a diver during a free-diving competition. 2. Belugas are gregarious and live in social groups of 2-25 individuals (the average group size is ten). 3. Belugas are unique among cetaceans in that the vertebrae in their necks are not fused together. This gives their heads added manueverability. 2) The beluga whale, or Delphinapterus leucas, is the only member of its genus. It shares the Monodont family with one other species, Monodon monoceros

This research focused on a beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) population located in St, Lawrence Estuary that had gone from 5,000 to 500 in number since the start of the century. The question they were trying to answer was; how much do the chlorine containing chemicals (organochlorines) in the environment affect the production, maintenance and repair of body tissue in beluga whales? This research was started because huge amounts of toxins were found in some tissues that had serious lesions in the

The beluga whale is a magnificent creature roaming the seas. Scientifically named delphinapterus leucas, they have five-inch-thick layers of blubber to help them through their journey across the ice. “Belugas, unlike other whales, have teeth” (Defenders of Wildlife). Their pure white color help belugas blend in with the ice to hide from predators. The beluga whales unique habitat, intriguing physical characteristics, bizarre social behaviors, and rare threats make them a peculiar animals in the

A whale is a beautiful and simple creature. It belongs to a family known as Cetaceans which include other aquatic mammals like dolphins and porpoises. While almost everybody knows how elegant whales can be, a lot of people do not know that these unique ocean mammals used to be a stranger to the deep blue sea and its inhabitants. Over time, Cetaceans were soon able to do magnificent things in the ocean like swim over 30 miles per hour and make tight turns in fast swimming situations. Most whales in

The development of fetal Narwhals and Beluga whales are very similar. Both the Narwhals and Beluga whales conceive sexually. “The Narwhals and the Beluga whales both participate in seasonal breeding,” (Life, 2013). The gestation period for both whales is somewhat similar to that of humans. The whales’ average gestation period lasts between 10-12 months. The lactation period is unknown for the Narwhals and Beluga whales. The two whales birth their young through the viviparous method, which results

The sound of the whales and dolphins. Ever since I was little I dreamt of this job and now I finally have it. “Congratulations!” Exclaimed the professor as he handed my my diploma a few years ago. I remember it in my head like it was yesterday. A marine veterinarian. I love animals, especially aquatic ones. I had visited an aquarium when I was younger and fell in love with whales. No animals need tending to. I walk around the facility talking to guests and watching the whales swim so gracefully

Marine Mammals in Captivity Close animal encounters provided by aquariums, marine parks, and zoo’s bring joy to many self-proclaimed animal lovers. However, many scientific studies have shown that animals kept in captivity experience many negative effects to their physical and mental well-being. As Mahatma Ghandi, a leader of the Indian independence movement and renowned pacifist, once said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. It is

Whale Spotting in Narragansett Bay: 3 Beluga Whales Teams of scientists with Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration were sent to Jamestown and Warwick and confirmed the sighting of three beluga whales in Narragansett Bay. According to Dale Wolbrink, the director of public relations for the aquarium, reports of these sightings are rare. The video taken was viewed by scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and they confirmed they were beluga whales. Tracy Romano is

Known as the “Canaries of the seas” beluga whales are one of the smallest species of whales. This social specie has particular physical characteristics, a specific environment, and is threatened by a variety of problematics causing them to be near threatened. The world “beluga” comes from the Russian word “white”, this is why they are also known as white whales. Their unusual color makes them stand out in the dark waters. The Delphinaterus leucas belongs to the animal class of mammals and is robust

Language of Whales One would not think to compare humans with cetaceans such as whales. The cetacean brain is comparable to the size of the human brain, and is as complex as the human brain, although its structure is evolved differently (Sato 1).Whales are similar to humans in that they are able to communicate, have many languages, and learn from one another. “With limited sight and sense of smell in water, marine mammals are more dependent on sound--which travels four times faster in water than