Beluga Whale

The beluga whale is a small toothed whale of Arctic and subarctic waters, recognized by the white color of adults and a rounded forehead. It has no dorsal fin and produces many sounds used in communication and echolocation. Young belugas are darker and become pale as they mature. Their flexible necks allow more head movement than in many other whales. They feed on fish and other aquatic animals, often using coastal waters, estuaries and seasonally ice-covered seas.