Beluga (Beluga Stelleri)

Beluga (Beluga stelleri) is a species of whale native to the North Pacific and Arctic Oceans. Recognizable by its robust, conical body, it typically exhibits a dark gray to black coloration, often lighter on the belly. Belugas are highly social mammals, living in pods, and are known for their distinctive, rounded head with a prominent forehead called a melon that aids in echolocation. They measure around 13 to 20 feet long and weigh up to 6 tons. Belugas play an essential role in their ecosystem, feeding on fish and invertebrates, and are sensitive to environmental changes, making them important indicators of ocean health.