Canadine
Beluga
Adopted by Annick Mottet-Brady
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ID number
DL0115
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Sex
Female
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Year of birth
Before 1977
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Known Since
1989
Distinctive traits
Canadine can be recognized by her large scar behind the dorsal crest, which runs down both sides. Her irregular crest, dotted with details, is a good complement to help confirm her identity.
Life history
We first met Canadine in 1989. Already all white at the time, she was born before 1977.
Canadine is a female, her sex confirmed by a biopsy, the genetic analysis of a tiny piece of skin taken from her back. Her history suggests that she belongs to the South Shore community of females.
Observations determined that Canadine was a female from the South Shore community. She was almost always seen with another female, Ondine, which is quite surprising, since females, unlike males, don’t usually form lasting associations with each other. After 1995, these two females were not seen together again.
Observations history in the Estuary
Years in which the animal was not observed Years in which the animal was observed
Latest news
On October 14, 2009, we were exploring the Île Rouge area. We came across a group of around thirty individuals, made up of adults, juveniles and four calves. As the wind picks up, we waste no time in setting up our photo-identification protocol. We recognize Canadine swimming in the company of a large grey. The herd is not easy to follow, having split up once to form small groups of two or three individuals, only to reunite again. Despite this, we decide to follow the herd as it heads towards Ile Verte.
Sponsor
Annick Mottet-Brady adopted Canadine (1994).