Located in Chicago, Illinois, Shedd Aquarium shared big news on Instagram in early February. Six months ago, they welcomed a baby Beluga whale to the family, and they recently shared an update that ...

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Baby beluga whales are some of the most unique whales in the entire ocean. They have special adaptations that set them apart from other whale species. They also make incredible sounds that have ...

Last week brought a huge new addition to Chicago’s historic Shedd Aquarium: a baby Beluga whale. Born to the aquarium’s female Beluga, Naya, the new calf and its mother are receiving round-the-clock ...

Shedd Aquarium’s baby beluga now has a name: Opus. It’s a musical term — meaning a set of compositions — that honors his father Beethoven and nods to the high-pitched songs that have led to these ...