DL1772
Beluga
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ID number
DL1772
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Sex
Male
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Year of birth
Before 2001
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Known Since
2001
Distinctive traits
DL1772 can be recognized by a scar on his right flank consisting of two lines and a small dot. DL1772 also has small notches on his dorsal crest.
Life history
We first met DL1772 in 2001. At the time, he was still gray. From 2005 onwards, DL1772 was white. Beluga whales change color from gray to white between the ages of 12 and 16. DL1772 was probably born before 2001.
DL1772 is male. His sex was confirmed by biopsy on June 22, 2011, through genetic analysis of a tiny piece of skin and fat taken from his back.
DL1772 swims in groups of adults and young greys, but also in groups of adults, young greys and calves.
The rest of DL1772’s story will tell us a lot about the evolution of beluga whale social life. By understanding how belugas live, we can better protect them.
Adopt DL1772
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Observations history in the Estuary
Years in which the animal was not observed Years in which the animal was observed