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Description
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Beluga whale also known as white whale.
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broad paddle like flippers and notched tail
General CharacteristicsÂ
Head to Body Length : 6.1 meters ( 20 feet )
Fluke : 2 meters ( 13 – 14 feet )
Range : Coast of Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Norway and Soviet Union
Habitat : Bays and Shallow Waters
Diet. : Fish, squid, octopus, and crustaceans.
Status : Threatened
Reason for status : Pollution too much and habitat destruction
Gestation : 12- 14.5 months
Longevity :Â 25 – 30 years in wild
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