DL2449
Beluga
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ID number
DL2449
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Sex
Female
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Year of birth
2002
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Known Since
2005
Distinctive traits
DL2449 can be recognized by her X-shaped scar, resembling stitches, on the left flank in front of her dorsal crest. She also has three deep scars on the peduncle of her left flank. On her right flank, a slight scar is visible. When the animal was still white, very visible white lines could be seen on this same flank.
Life history
We first met DL2449 in 2005. A biopsy in 2007 identified DL2449 as a female, by genetic analysis of a tiny piece of skin and fat taken from her back. At the time, she was still grey. In 2019, she was immaculate white. Beluga whale color change, from gray to white, occurs between the ages of 12 and 16.
She has been observed among adults and gray juveniles, as well as with adults, young grays and calves.
The rest of DL2449’s story will tell us a lot about the evolution of the beluga’s social life. By understanding how belugas live, we can better protect them.
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Observations history in the Estuary
Years in which the animal was not observed Years in which the animal was observed