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Shedd Aquarium members voted to name the newest beluga whale Opus. Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez Share The newest member of the Shedd Aquarium now has a name — and aquarium members had a hand ...

For instance, while beluga whales are considered a species of least concern by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the population in Alaska’s Cook Inlet is classified as ...

Shedd Aquarium's baby beluga whale was named Opus through an exclusive vote by aquarium members, with over 1,000 votes cast. The name Opus, initially suggested by the animal care team, honors the ...

Toothed whales hunt using a method called echolocation. They send out high-pitched clicks from their melon, a fatty organ in their forehead. By listening for the echo of these clicks, the whales ...

the scientific name of beluga whales. Shedd Aquarium members participated in an online poll to name beluga calf Opus. Credit: Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez Opus the whale calf was born July 24. His ...

A study reveals that whales vocalise less during marine heatwaves to kill their prey, linking climate change to changes in whale behavior. Scientists found whale songs are essential for monitoring ...