Whales of the Arctic
WEBCome See Arctic Whales in their Habitat. The Arctic’s Big Three whales are more than impressive, they are incredible to see in person. These are some of the most friendly and awe-inspiring whales in the world and you can see them in their natural habitat.
Bowhead whale - Wikipedia
WEBThe bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a species of baleen whale belonging to the family Balaenidae and is the only living representative of the genus Balaena. It is the only baleen whale endemic to the Arctic and subarctic waters, and is named after its characteristic massive triangular skull, which it uses to break through Arctic ice.
Getting to know the Arctic’s whales
WEBWhen Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas—such as humpbacks, minkes and fins—migrate north to spend their summers there. Only three species call the Arctic home year-round: belugas, narwhals and bowhead whales.
Narwhal - Wikipedia
WEBThe narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic. It is the only member of the genus Monodon and one of two living representatives of the family Monodontidae. The narwhal has a similar build to the closely related beluga whale, with which it overlaps in range and can interbreed.
Arctic Whales | Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists
WEBThe Artic summer welcomes many species of whales back from lengthy migrations, including the gray, blue, fin, and minke whales, but a fascinating trio—the bowhead, beluga, and narwhal—make their home in the Arctic and subarctic year round.
Beluga whale - Wikipedia
WEBThe beluga whale (/ b ɪ ˈ l uː ɡ ə /; [4] Delphinapterus leucas) is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It is one of two members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus.
Beluga whale - WWF Arctic
WEBAlong with bowhead whales and narwhals, beluga whales are one of the three whales that live only in Arctic waters. They are adapted to the icy cold waters of the Arctic and lack a fin on their back, a dorsal fin.
The Narwhal: Species Facts, Info & More | WWF.CA
WEBLearn about the Narwhal, the arctic-dwelling whale with the legendary tusk. Find out about threats to this species, facts, and what WWF is doing to help.
Meet the narwhal, 'unicorn of the sea' | Earth | EarthSky
WEBJan 22, 2020 · A deep-diving cetacean in the odontocete family (which means “toothed whales”), narwhals live in cold Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. They’re highly adapted to living in areas almost completely...
Bowhead Whale - NOAA Fisheries
WEBMar 8, 2023 · Bowhead whales are one of the few whale species that reside almost exclusively in Arctic and subarctic waters experiencing seasonal sea ice coverage, primarily between 60° and 75° north latitude. Of all large whales, …
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