beluga whales the canary of the ocean body parts
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Beluga Whales
The Canary of the Ocean
Body Parts
What They Eat
Belugas favorite food are fish, squid and octopus. They eat up to 50 pounds a meal. Belugas have 32 teeth, each tooth is about 6 inches long. They use their teeth for capturing their food. Belugas swallow their food whole.
Fish
OctopusSquid
Home of the Beluga Whales
• Lives in the arctic waters of the
world.
• Belugas like cold water.
• They keep warm by having thick
layers of blubber.
The Enemies of the Belugas
• Polar Bears• Killer Whales• Ice(can get
trapped under it)
• Sometimes Walruses
Baby Belugas
Baby Belugas are called calves. They are born alive under water. The calves are 4 to 5 feet long and weigh 75 to 100 pounds.
Interesting Facts
Beluga Whales:• Are very good swimmers• Are mammals not fish• Breathe air not water• Are warm-blooded• Give birth to live babies• Make human faces(blowing kisses)
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