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The characterful face of a beluga whale. Unlike other whales, they can turn their heads from side to side.© JohnL/ Shutterstock We call them beluga whales, but their scientific name, Delphinapterus ...

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The beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), often called the “sea canary” due to its diverse vocalizations, possesses a unique talent among marine mammals – the ability to mimic human speech. This ...