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source: US Marine Mammal Commission

Beluga

The Beluga Whale, or White Whale, is an arctic and sub-arctic species of cetacean. This marine mammal is commonly referred to simply as the Beluga - the word derives from the Russian "beloye" meaning white.

Related Items: Arctic Char . Arctic Tern . Avatak (harpoon float) . Bearded Seal . Beluga . Blubber Lamp (Qulliq) . Dogsled . Dog Team . Igloo . Jigging Stick . Kavikak . Niksik . Polar Bear . Rifle . Ringed Seal . Ulu . Unaaq (harpoon) . Walrus .

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