Oméga
Beluga
Adopted by the students of the Commission scolaire Baldwin-Cartier
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ID number
DL0013
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Sex
Male
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Year of birth
Before 1970
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Known Since
1986
Distinctive traits
A very large gash at the beginning of the peduncle in the shape of the Greek symbol ω is the origin of his name : Omega. On his right flank, there are three further small scars just below the crest.
Life history
When we first met Omega in 1986, his “dress” was already all white. He was therefore born before 1970.
Omega’s frequentations and habits lead us to believe that he is a network male who frequents the downstream sector of the summer range between Tadoussac and Les Escoumins.
Omega is a downstream male. He has been seen as far downstream as Pointe-à-Boisvert near Rivière-Portneuf. Herds in this sector are generally composed almost exclusively of adults, and can number up to a hundred individuals.
Regularly seen with...
Observations history in the Estuary
Years in which the animal was not observed Years in which the animal was observed
Latest news
It’s in the Les Escoumins-Les Bergeronnes sector that we recognize Omega among some thirty adults. Given their size, we assume that the herd is composed entirely of males. According to the GREMM research team’s chief technician, it’s difficult to keep track of them because the animals are widely scattered and “turn in circles”.
Our last encounter with Omega was over fourteen years ago. Is he dead? Has he remained invisible to the eye of the researcher all this time? One thing’s for sure, his story remains a valuable source of information, helping us to better understand this fragile population.
Sponsor
Students of the Commission scolaire Baldwin-Cartier adopted Oméga (1989).