Beluga Whales in the Melt Water at Cunningham Inlet on Somerset Island (00020360)
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Description: The beluga whales in the melt water at Cunningham Inlet on Somerset Island are a mesmerizing natural spectacle. Every year in July and August, thousands of these majestic creatures gather in the inlet to shed their old skin. The beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) or white whale impresses with its bluish-white to creamy-white coloring and unique appearance. Learn more about these wonderful creatures and their significance in the Arctic animal kingdom.
Location: Northwest Territories, Somerset Island, Canada
Date of Capture: 20.07.1996