Beluga whale

Beluga whales are a type of whale that live in icy cold water around the Arctic Ocean. They are very cute and they look like big white balloons swimming around in the water. They are also called "sea canaries" because they have a very high-pitched voice that sounds like a bird singing.

Beluga whales are very social creatures and they love to play and swim together in large groups called pods. They can communicate with each other by making all kinds of whistles, clicks, and other sounds.

Beluga whales are carnivorous, which means they eat other animals like fish and squid. They have a very unique way of hunting their prey, which involves using echolocation. This means they make a sound and then listen for the echo that bounces back off of their prey. This way, they can locate their food even in the dark or murky water.

Beluga whales are also important to people. Some Indigenous communities in the Arctic have hunted them for centuries to provide food and materials for clothing and tools. However, in recent years, their populations have suffered due to habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and overhunting. Scientists and conservationists are working to protect these adorable creatures so they can continue to thrive in their natural habitat.