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Beluga
The Beluga:
inhabits the arctic and subarctic waters. Around Greenland, it is most abundant
along the West Coast, but are present at the East Coast as well. The whale is a medium sized
tooth whale, and reaches a maximum length of about 5 meters. The males can weigh up to 1500
kg and are somewhat larger than the females. Calves and immature belugas have a greyish/bluish
colour, but becomes paler with time, until they are completely white at the age of 5-10 years.
The whale has no dorsal fin, only a small ridge just behind the midpoint of the back.
The Beluga feed on varies species of schooling fish, squids and crustaceans. The female
reaches sexual maturity at the age of 4-7 years, while the male is older, 6-7 years.
Belugas can live to be at least 25 years in the wild.
Projects on Beluga by the Department of Arctic Environment
in assosiation with The Institute of Natural Ressources in Greenland:
Read more about the beluga here:
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