Instead, they have a low ridge where the dorsal fin would be. These arctic odontocetes have a very cheery and colorful sounding social vocalization repertoire Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of canary of the sea. they are very social animals, forming groups to hunt, migrate, and interact with each other
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Dive into the world of the beluga whale, and learn how these notable creatures came to be known as the canaries of the sea.
It is also known as the white whale, as it is the only cetacean to regularly occur with this colour
But no, actually, we are listening in on beluga whales Early mariners called them “canaries of the sea,” owing to their amazing repertoire of vocalizations easily heard through the wooden hulls of ships. Belugas are known for their curious and friendly nature They are among the most vocal whales in the world, often emitting a series of chirps, clicks, and whistles, and have earned the nickname “canaries of the sea” for this reason.
Beluga, a small, toothed whale found mainly in the coastal waters of the arctic ocean and adjacent seas but also in rivers and deep offshore waters It is an extremely vocal cetacean and thus has also been referred to as the ‘canary of the sea.’ Beluga whales are sometimes called canaries of the sea because they seem to sing But their songs are only part of their story.
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