A beluga whale is hard to mistake for a mermaid unless you're at sea for months, ... What appears to be "knees" in these viral images is actually a view of a beluga whale's specialized fat deposits.

Arctic cod, a high-fat fish that is key in beluga diets, is diminishing, said beluga expert Pierre Richard of the Northern Studies Center in Churchill and author of three whale books.

A beluga whale’s weight, muscle and fat can indicate its chances of survival and reproductive success, but a changing environment might be contributing to a decline in body makeup for the St ...

As Churchill, Manitoba, plans for a future without polar bears, the town is hoping belugas will come to the rescue.

CHICAGO – Shedd Aquarium welcomed a new resident Wednesday evening: a baby beluga whale born to 35-year-old mother, Naya! Earlier in the day, the aquarium said its animal care team realized N… ...

ON HUDSON BAY — Playful large white beluga whales bring joy and healing to Hudson Bay. Their happy chirps leap out in an environment and economy threatened by the warming water melting sea ice ...

As Churchill, Manitoba, plans for a future without polar bears, the town is hoping belugas will come to the rescue.

Arctic cod, a high-fat fish that is key in beluga diets, is diminishing, said beluga expert Pierre Richard of the Northern Studies Center in Churchill and author of three whale books. But he said it’s ...