The word beluga comes from the Russian word "bielo" meaning white.They are born dark gray and turn white by the age of five or six years.
They eat mainly fish, with occasional octopus, squid, and clams. They are eaten by polar bears and killer whales. Beluga travel in groups of up to 1,000 animals. They are very social with many vocalizations. Beluga have been known to migrate up freshwater rivers. Eskimos harvest beluga for muktuk (the outside blubber) and for oil for fuel.
This is the "social" whale? Obviously I would not be a beluga! :)
Hey maybe we should invite him to the card game in our room. :)
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