terça-feira, 26 de maio de 2009

Beluga - the cute whale of the North Pole

              Belugas are sweet, beautiful and not only can live among people but also can acquire human habits. In spite of this, Belugas are seriously menaced by extinction. The Beluga whale is white in color. It's neck is flexible, allowing it to turn its head. Its diet includes crustaceans, squid, octopus, worms and other small fishes. Belugas are found in the Artic and sub-Artic region. Its head is shaped like an egg. It is also known as the Sea Canary for its high pitched squeaks.It can grow up to 5 metres in length. Polar bears are the natural predators of beluga whales. But as with most animals, its current number one predator is us, humans.

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