Nibi
Beluga
In the process of adoption by Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
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ID number
DL9148
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Sex
Unknown
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Year of birth
Unknown
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Known Since
2022
Distinctive traits
Nibi can be recognized by a large, complex black spot on its left flank, just below the dorsal crest. This beluga has several scars of various shapes in front of and below the black spot. Nibi also has a small notch in the center of the dorsal crest.
Life history
Our first encounter with Nibi was in 2022. At the time, it was gray. Beluga whales change color from gray to white between the ages of 12 and 16. It was still gray in 2025, when it was last seen.
Nibi swims in groups composed of adults, young grays and calves.
The rest of Nibi’s story will tell us a lot about the evolution of the social life of belugas. By understanding how belugas live, we can better protect them.
Observations history in the Estuary
Years in which the animal was not observed Years in which the animal was observed
Latest news
On August 6, 2025, our research team is working on our Antarès boat near Bic Island, on the south shore. A group of 20 to 25 belugas is nearby. A research assistant on board is photographing each individual. Among them, we recognize Nibi by its distinctive black spot on its left side!
Nibi is still gray. The color change in belugas, from gray to white, occurs between the ages of 12 and 16.
Sponsor
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu adopts Nibi (since 2024). It is also Perle’s sponsor (DL0575).