Beluga whale wearing Russian-made harness found off the coast of Norway April 29, 2019 Spy whale? Underwater camera operator? Or, something even more nefarious? Speculation has run wild since a beluga wearing a tight harness was spotted —… Continue Reading
Inuk father teaches son and others about the importance of beluga whales to northern culture August 14, 2018 Albert Netser was proud of his son Nangaat after he harvested his first beluga whale. As many proud parents would, he took a picture… Continue Reading
Beluga whale photobombs wedding and the internet is going crazy over it March 2, 2017 An uninvited guest managed to upstage the bride in the most glorious way at a Connecticut. A beluga whale photobombed a wedding at the Mystic… Continue Reading
“Billy” the friendly beluga wows Newfoundland village, but now safety concerns for the young whale August 1, 2016 A seemingly friendly beluga whale has taken up residency in a small village on the east coast of Canada. Locals have lovingly dubbed the… Continue Reading
Beluga whale born in captivity in Georgia dies June 6, 2015 The female beluga calf born on Mother’s Day at the Georgia Aquarium has died. The facility’s veterinary team had been caring for the calf… Continue Reading
Watch this baby beluga grow up at the Georgia Aquarium May 25, 2015 Say what you will about marine mammals in captivity, but the Georgia Aquarium is keeping the public up-to-date about the welfare of its new beluga… Continue Reading
Ontario bans breeding of orcas in captivity January 27, 2015 In a Canadian first, Ontario has banned the captive breeding and acquisition of killer whales. The province has also introduced better protections for marine mammals… Continue Reading
Polar bear and Nunuavut man battle over beluga whale August 5, 2014 Peter Kaludjak of Arviat, Nunavut: We salute you and we’re in awe of you. A polar bear wanted the beluga whale Kaludjak caught in… Continue Reading
