Common name : White whale, Sea canary,Melon head
Scientific name : Delphinapterus leucas
Family : Monodontidae
Native to : Arctic and sub-Arctic regions
Interesting fact : They can swim backwards and changethe shape of their foreheads by blowing air into them.
Conservation status : Near Threatened
Mimicking the ice around them, beluga whales are white in colour with globular heads. It can grow up to 5.5 metres in length and weigh up to 1,600 kg. A layer of fat covers the whole body for insulation and helps during starvation. Its diet includes fish, crustaceans and deep sea invertebrates. Its lifespan is 70-80 years.
