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Delphinapterus Collection

In the vast expanse of the Canadian Arctic, a majestic creature emerges from the depths - the Delphinapterus leucas, commonly known as the Beluga or White Whale

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas

Short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and killer whale, Orcinus orca
FLO4655010 Short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and killer whale, Orcinus orca

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Sowerby's beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas

Sowerby's beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and South Asian river dolphin
FLO4660308 Sowerby's beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and South Asian river dolphin, Platanista gangetica (endangered)

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Beluga / White Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) near sea surface. Canadian Arctic, summer

Beluga / White Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) near sea surface. Canadian Arctic, summer. Captive

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90034034

DDE-90034034
Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Van Keulenfjord, Ahlstrandodden. Beluga whale bones piled up and left on a beach by Norwegian whalers from the early 1900s. Date: 14/05/2009

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028187

DDE-90028187
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) Churchill River. Prince of Whales Fort in the distance. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028186

DDE-90028186
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) Hudson's Bay. Prince of Whales Fort in the distance. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028185

DDE-90028185
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Adult mature beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) outside the Churchill River Estuary in Hudson's Bay. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028184

DDE-90028184
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, wild beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Head close up with blow hole. Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028183

DDE-90028183
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, wild beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028182

DDE-90028182
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, wild beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028176

DDE-90028176
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) close to zodiac boat. Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028175

DDE-90028175
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod of mature adult beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028174

DDE-90028174
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) with smaller gray baby whale in center. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028173

DDE-90028173
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Mature adult and smaller gray baby whale. Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: DDE-90028172

DDE-90028172
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Southern right whale dolphin and pantropical spotted dolphin

Southern right whale dolphin and pantropical spotted dolphin
Southern right whale dolphin, Lissodelphis peronii, and pantropical spotted dolphin, Stenella attenuata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Sowerbys beaked whale, beluga whale

Sowerbys beaked whale, beluga whale
Sowerbys beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and South Asian river dolphin, Platanista gangetica (endangered)

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Harbour porpoise, beluga and northern bottlenose whale

Harbour porpoise, beluga and northern bottlenose whale
Harbour porpoise, Phocaena phocaena 1, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas 2, and northern bottlenose whale, Hyperoodon ampullatus 3

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: animals, aquatic, beluga, daylight, daytime, delphinapterus, exterior, exteriors

animals, aquatic, beluga, daylight, daytime, delphinapterus, exterior, exteriors
Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), Kareliya, Russia, White Sea, Arctic, Europe

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice and exhaling air, Arctic circle Dive Center

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice and exhaling air, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia. Captive

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Head of Beluga / White Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) in profile. Canada, summer. Captive

Head of Beluga / White Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) in profile. Canada, summer. Captive

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: RF- White whale / Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas), head portrait

RF- White whale / Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas), head portrait

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) group underwater

Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) group underwater

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Monodon monoceros, narwhal and Delphinapterus leucas, beluga

Monodon monoceros, narwhal and Delphinapterus leucas, beluga
Plate 47 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Picture No. 10866057

Picture No. 10866057
Watching Belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) Date:

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Picture No. 10783857

Picture No. 10783857
Beluga / White Whale - with trainer (Delphinapterus leucas) Date:

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Picture No. 10782152

Picture No. 10782152
Beluga Whale - being fed by handler (Delphinapterus leucas) Date:

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Picture No. 10782151

Picture No. 10782151
Beluga Whale - with handler (Delphinapterus leucas) Date:

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Huso huso, beluga sturgeon

Huso huso, beluga sturgeon
Plate 10 from Fishes of Economic Importance of the USSR by Lev Semenovich Berg and others (1949)

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Carrying model beluga on pole, c. 1934

Carrying model beluga on pole, c. 1934
It took over a year from the closure of the old Whale Hall on 1 January 1934 for the skeletons and models, such as this beluga, to be ready for the public in the new Whale Hall

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Porpoise and Beluga

Porpoise and Beluga
A porpoise and an adult beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) - these whales turn fully white at about 6 years old

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Curious Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay

Curious Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Curious Beluga mother and calf (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater (blowing bubbles)

Curious Beluga mother and calf (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater (blowing bubbles) in the Churchill River
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Curious Beluga pod (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay

Curious Beluga pod (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDelphinapterus Collection: Curious Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay

Curious Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect


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In the vast expanse of the Canadian Arctic, a majestic creature emerges from the depths - the Delphinapterus leucas, commonly known as the Beluga or White Whale. With its pure white skin glistening under the summer sun, this remarkable marine mammal captivates all who are fortunate enough to witness its presence. As it gracefully glides near the sea surface, one can't help but be enchanted by its beauty and elegance. The Delphinapterus seems to embody a sense of tranquility and serenity in this remote corner of our planet. Its sleek body effortlessly cuts through the crystal-clear waters, leaving behind a trail of wonder and awe. The DDE-90034034 is just one among many individuals that call these icy waters home. They form tight-knit social groups and communicate with each other using an intricate system of clicks, whistles, and songs that echo through their underwater world. These intelligent creatures possess an incredible ability to adapt to their environment. Their unique physiology allows them to navigate through freezing temperatures with ease while maintaining their warm-blooded nature. It's no wonder they have become true masters of survival in such extreme conditions. But sadly, these magnificent beings face numerous challenges in today's changing world. Pollution threatens their habitat while climate change disrupts their delicate ecosystem. Conservation efforts are crucial for ensuring their continued existence and protecting this iconic species for future generations. So let us cherish every encounter we have with these gentle giants - symbols of resilience and harmony within nature's grand tapestry. May we strive to preserve their Arctic sanctuary so that generations yet unborn may also experience the joyous sight of a Delphinapterus gracing our seascape once more.