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  • Some belugas come to the surface, glistening white on dark blue water, as a group.
    Investigate and inform

    The social and cultural lives of belugas

    2026 February 52026 March 13

    Exploring beluga sociality and culture through the lens of behaviourial and evolutionary ecology.

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  • A beluga calf and mother surface together and a science journal figure hovers off to the right.
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    New scientific review highlights the complex and culturally rich social lives of belugas

    2026 January 292026 March 13

    Belugas live in multilevel, dynamic societies shaped by kinship, sex, and culture.

    Read More New scientific review highlights the complex and culturally rich social lives of belugasContinue

  • The left side of a beluga is visible as it comes out of the water's surface for a breath.
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    Do belugas have bromances?

    2026 January 212026 March 13

    Belugas live in far more complex and culturally rich societies than many people realize.

    Read More Do belugas have bromances?Continue

  • Belugas surface watchfully, together, in an inlet on a beautiful sunny day with light dancing on the water.
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    Too loud to talk? Belugas tune in to ultrasonic channels

    2025 March 272025 March 27

    New research shows that beluga whales may exploit ultrasonic signals to maintain communication in noisy environments.

    Read More Too loud to talk? Belugas tune in to ultrasonic channelsContinue

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