Habitat. Belugas swim among icebergs and ice floes in the icy waters of the arctic and subarctic, where water temperatures may be as low as 0°C (32°F). Belugas are generally found in shallow coastal waters, often in water barely deep enough to …

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).

Of all seven extant Canadian beluga populations, those inhabiting eastern Hudson Bay, Ungava Bay, and the St. Lawrence River are listed as endangered. Belugas are one of the most commonly kept cetaceans in captivity and are housed in aquariums, dolphinariums and wildlife parks in North America, Europe and Asia.

2025年1月7日 · Explore the habitat and distribution of beluga whales, their migration patterns, and the differences between wild and captive belugas in this detailed guide.

2024年11月27日 · Habitat. Beluga whales exhibit seasonal shifts in distribution and habitat use within Cook Inlet, but they stay in the inlet throughout their lives. The whales’ seasonal shifts appear to be related to corresponding changes in their physical environment (e.g., ice formation in winter) and food sources, specifically the timing of fish runs. Threats

Discover more about beluga whale habitats and migration patterns. Where do beluga whales live? Beluga whales have adapted to live in the cold waters of the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Like bowhead whales and narwhals, beluga whales are only found in the Arctic. There are 21 beluga whale populations across the Arctic.

Belugas are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt and migrate together in pods, ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales. Their bulbous forehead, called a "melon”, is flexible and capable of changing shape. This allows them to make different facial expressions.

Beluga whales are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt and migrate together in pods, ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales. They are sometimes also called white whales, as well as Indigenous names, including Sisuaq by …

Belugas live primarily in areas with Arctic sea ice, with about two-thirds of the world population (of approximately 180,000s) summering in Canadian waters. A few small populations, including the St. Lawrence Estuary belugas, are found farther south, relics from the last ice age.

There are five distinct beluga whale populations globally, located mainly in the Beaufort Sea, Hudson Bay, Cumberland Sound, Cook Inlet, and the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas region. Each population has its own habitat range and migration patterns tailored to …