The name is also a nod to whale’s father and the high-pitched songs that have led these mammals to be dubbed the “canaries of ...

A beluga whale calf, born in July 2024 to 35-year-old ... probably from the prey that they eat at the bottom of the ocean," Jacobsma said. "It’s almost like petting a dog or a cat, and you ...

The calf, Opus, was born to beluga whale Naya in July. The name means a musical composition or set of compositions usually ...

The 7-month-old beluga whale at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago on March 6, 2025, After more than 1,000 votes were cast by aquarium members, the beluga calf was named Opus. (Terrence Antonio James ...

The largest beluga whales at the aquarium have grown as long ... probably from the prey that they eat at the bottom of the ocean,” Jacobsma said. “It’s almost like petting a dog or a cat ...