A brief overview of beluga whales Belugas, also known as white whales or “canaries of the sea,” is a species of toothed cetaceans belonging to the Monodontidae family. They can be found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters around the world, though their distribution is greatly affected by sea ice levels. Beluga whales have a distinctively white coloring, rounded bodies, and a melon-shaped forehead that helps them produce echolocation clicks. They are highly social creatures that form large ... 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. 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.’ Beluga Whale / White Whale - Facts and Adaptations Delphinapterus leucas The only all white whales, belugas are small and highly social, living in fluid travelling groups that can become quite large at certain times of the year. They have a variety of facial expressions and can be musically vocal earning them the name of "canary of the sea".
