A new study revealed that beluga whales can recognize themselves in a mirror. Here, a female beluga and her calf swim in the ...

Beluga whales vocalize to communicate, but little is known about the context and meaning of their calls and, in turn, the ...

Beluga whales are some of the most distinctive marine mammals, with their white bodies and rounded foreheads. They are also well-known for their vocalizations, which have led to them being called the ...

The researchers hope that this new understanding of cognition in the toothed whales will increase human empathy and concern ...

For humans, recognizing our reflection comes naturally, and we barely give it a second thought. Called mirror self-recognition (MSR), it is widely considered a sign of self-awareness and cognitive ...

Cook Inlet beluga whales, an endangered Alaskan population of about 300, use distinct call types for different activities.

Scientists confirmed in a study published in journal PLOS One on May 20 that Beluga whales are able to recognize themselves in mirrors. The study was conducted with 4 beluga whales at the New York ...

Learn how a mirror test with beluga whales revealed bubble play, toy use, and signs of self-awareness rarely seen in animals.

An aggregation of adult beluga whales in a bay during the summer in the High Arctic. Beluga whales indulge in wife swapping to enhance their long term survival chances, reveals new research. (Greg ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

WASHINGTON — The dwindling beluga whale population in Alaska’s famed Cook Inlet could be extinct in 100 years and should be listed as an endangered species, a federal agency said Thursday. The ...