Beluga

About

How beluga lives

Belugas are pale Arctic whales that use sound to navigate ice-filled seas and estuaries. A beluga's flexible neck lets it turn its head more than many whales can. Polar wildlife relies on insulation, energy storage, and seasonal timing to endure extreme cold.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink. Protecting beluga also depends on keeping polar, ocean habitats healthy and connected.

Vulnerable species can decline quickly when habitat loss, climate pressure, or human conflict intensifies.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• A beluga's flexible neck lets it turn its head more than many whales can.
• Mammals often invest heavily in parenting, which shapes social behavior and learning.
• Polar wildlife relies on insulation, energy storage, and seasonal timing to endure extreme cold.
• Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink.