Beluga Whale

What is the scientific name for the beluga whale?

• Dolphin leucas

• Delphinapterus leucas

• Eschrichtius robustus

• Eubalaena

What is the average size of adult beluga whale?

• 1-3 feet, 100-300 pounds

• 30-40 feet, 10,000 pounds

• 4-5 feet, 50-100 pounds

• 13-14 feet, 2,000-3,000 pounds

At what age do beluga whales reach full size?

• 10 years

• 10 days

• 3 years

• 1 year

How long is gestation for beluga whales?

• 1-2 months

• 18-19 months

• 14-15 months

• 5-6 months

What is the average size of beluga whale calves?

• 3 feet, 60 pounds

• 1-2 feet, 30 pounds

• 5.2 feet, 176 pounds

• 6 inches, 14 ounces

How long do calves stay with their mother?

• 12-15 months

• 3 days

• 6 months

• 12 years

Are belugas toothed or baleen whales?

• Baleen

• Toothed

How much do belugas eat in a day?

• 3 pounds

• 400 pounds

• 20 pounds

• 40-60 pounds

What determines migration for belugas?

• Wind conditions

• Environmental conditions

• Laziness

What way do most belugas migrate?

• North

• East

• South

• West