Beluga Whale
M-001 | Marine Mammals Collection
Why I Chose This Animal
This whale goes back to my younger days of looking through my View-Master and the SeaWorld reel. I would look at the Beluga picture most days and get excited, hoping that someday I would see one in person. When it finally happened, I wanted to stay much longer than my parents wanted to. This animal has an incredible personality and a majestic aura that has always fascinated me.
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Habitat: Arctic and sub-Arctic marine waters, especially coastal areas, estuaries, and shallow seas
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Range: Arctic and sub-Arctic waters of the Northern Hemisphere, including Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Russia
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Typical size: Adults commonly reach 10–15 feet; males are generally larger than females
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Diet: Fish, squid, shrimp, crabs, clams, and other marine invertebrates
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Known for: Their brilliant white color, rounded forehead, lack of a dorsal fin, remarkable vocalizations, and highly social behavior
