The Beluga Whale is the only all-white whale, a coloration that develops gradually over the first several years of life as camouflage against Arctic sea ice. It is known as the 'canary of the sea' because of its extraordinary vocal repertoire of clicks, chirps, and whistles produced through its flexible, melon-shaped forehead. Belugas are highly social and gather in summering aggregations of hundreds in warm Arctic estuaries.
Habitat
Arctic and subarctic coastal waters, estuaries, and rivers
Diet
Fish, squid, crabs, clams, and invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
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