The beluga whale wears its heart on its sleeve — or rather, its forehead. Researchers have created a visual encyclopedia of the different expressions that belugas (Delphinapterus leucas ...

The beluga whale’s “melon”—a tech­nical term—is a mass of fat tissue on its forehead that helps to project sounds for echolocation. And new research suggests that despite whales ...

Have you ever seen a beluga whale in real life? White, with a large forehead called a ‘melon’, it looks like a mythical creature, but at SeaWorld San Diego, you can see the real thing. Dayna and ...

Beluga whales are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN red list, though they do face challenges. Beluga’s heads are called melons. Really. The melon is a protrusion on a beluga’s forehead, made up of ...

A 16-year-old beluga whale named Qinu stole the internet's heart with her sweet reaction to a couple's proposal in front of her tank Courtesy of Olivia Walsh A beluga whale has gone viral for its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Glittery white, ice-dwelling beluga whales log hours of chattering ...