Beluga whales are found throughout the Arctic and subarctic. In the water and under the ice, they navigate with the help of echolocation. Photo: Dr. Michael Wenger Life for whales in the Arctic is becoming increasingly difficult due to climate change. Rising...
The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) belongs to the family Balaenidae, grows up to 18 meters long and lives exclusively in Arctic waters. It can reach an age of over 200 years. The bowhead whale has a layer of fat up to 70 cm thick, which protects it from the icy...
Belugas are rarely on their own, but almost always form groups of different sizes. Now we know that these consist of related and non-related animals of different ages and sexes. Photo: Michael Wenger Belugas or white whales can be found throughout the Arctic. They...
The beluga was discovered and filmed near San Diego. Normally, the animals, which are up to 6 metres long and weigh 1.5 tonnes, are solely Arctic inhabitants. They get their name from their white coloration, which they receive as adults. Picture: GoneWhaleWatching via...
