• Key Information

  • Belugas

  • Species
    Delphinapterus leucas
  • Diet
    Carnivore
  • Length
    9.8 ft to 18 ft
  • Weight
    1,540 to 4,190 lb
  • Lifespan
    Possibly up to 80 years
  • Classification
    Mammalia > Cetacea > Monodontidae
  • Conservation Status
    Least Concern
  • Habitat
    Arctic seas
  • Learning Point
  • The beluga is also know as the white whale, and is one of the most recogniseable of the whale family. It lives in the Arctic, and is well adapted to life under the ice. It has a sophisticated echolocation system.
  • Project
  • Draw a pod of belugas in the Arctic.
  • Media
  • Location
  • Places
    Arctic seas
  • Fun Facts
  • Belugas have no dorsal fin, allowing them to move under the ice better.
  • Unlike dolphins, they can turn their head, allowing them to see predators or their prey.
  • Belugas echolocation system is situated in the "melon" on top of the head, and is capable of helping it find its way under the ice, as well as finding food to eat.
  • They are related to the narwhal, and a hybrids of the two whales have been found in the past.