Belugas are Arctic whales without dorsal fins

The beluga whale is an Arctic species with no dorsal fin.

Beluga whales live in Arctic and sub-Arctic seas.

Belugas belong to the Monodontidae family with narwhals.

Belugas have a large bulbous melon organ for echolocation.

Adult males reach 5.5 meters and weigh 1,600 kilograms.

Belugas can live up to 80 years old.

Belugas form pods averaging 10, sometimes thousands in summer.

Blubber can be 15 centimeters thick for Arctic insulation.

Belugas shed skin every year by rubbing on gravel beds.

Belugas swim slowly but can dive 700 meters deep.

Belugas have about 40 teeth to catch and tear prey.

Belugas can turn their heads thanks to flexible neck vertebrae.

Belugas are called sea canaries for their high-pitched calls.

This unique feature helps belugas thrive in Arctic seas.