| Beluga whale Delphinapterus leucas | |
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| Type: | Toothed whale |
| Habitat: | Arctic |
| Diet: | Fish & Invertebrates |
| Color: | Light blue, white |
| Kingdom | Cetacea, Animalia |
| Notable appearances | "The Beluga Whales" |
Beluga whales are one type of whales that only lives in the Arctic and swim in pods. They breathe air, so they can only stay underwater for a few minutes. They are very shy and don't like loud noises.
“Belugas are one of the few whales who can bend their necks to look around, and the only whale who can swim backwards!” - Octonauts Creature Card #04
Description[]
Beluga whales are white as snow and have small teeth. Like all whales, they sing special songs to communicate with or find each other.