Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Concerning Belugas: "Boring" traits, that are kind of interesting to know about

Quick facts about "White Whales"

Life span (of wild Belugas): 35-50 years
Length: 4-6 meters
Weight:  1-1.5 tons
IUCN rating: "Near Threatened"
Sexual Maturity: Males at 8-9 years of age, females 4-7
Group: Live in pods
Where: usually occupy Arctic waters
Why are they threatened: trapped whales, are often hunted by indigenous people of the North, Polar bears and Killer whales
Related to: The NARWALS
Food: usually prey on crustaceans, fish, and bottom feeding worms.

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