This arctic dwelling mammal is a very interesting animal. Beluga whales have a stout body, prominent beak, and a large bulge or "melon" on its head. Because the beluga whale's seven vertebrae are not fused, it can turn its head backwards and look behind it. They can swim backwards and forwards. Adult beluga Can grow to be 16 ft. Long and can weigh 3300 lbs. Beluga whales eat worms crustaceans, squid , octopus, and small fish. The beluga whale can stay underwater for 20 min.

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