1. Beluga Whale
1. The beluga, or white whale, is one of the smallest species of whale.
2. Belugas generally live together in small groups known as pods.
3. These whales are common in the Arctic Ocean's coastal waters , though they are found in subarctic waters as well.
4. Belugas feed on fish , crustaceans, and worms.
5. The whale is related to the tusked "unicorn" whale known as the narwhal.
6. Their scientific name is Delphinapterus leucas .
7. Their average life span is 35 to 50 years.
8. Their size and weight are 13 to 20 feet and 1 to 1.5 tons respectively.
2. Snowy Owl
1. Snowy owls have also been informally called the polar owl, the white owl, and the Arctic owl.
2. Snowy owls weight around 4.5lbs, making them the largest owl weight-wise in North America.
3. Snowy Owls have a height of 27in
4. Their wingspan is a stunning 49-51in.
5. The snowy owls’ scientific name is Bubo scandiacus.
6. Snowy owls have been known to eat ducks and falcons.
7. It is illegal to own a snowy owl in North America.
8. Some believe the white owl symbolizes wisdom and endurance.
3. Walrus
1. The scientific name for walrus is Odobenus rosmarus.
2. The worldwide population of the walrus is estimated at 250,000.
3. Scientists recognize two subspecies of the walrus.
4. Walrus are social animals.
5. The largest walrus herd in Canada occurs in Foxe Basin.
6. Orcas and polar bears are their only natural predators.
7. They live in shallow water but dive deeper in search of food.
8. Walrus can withstand freezing temperatures as low as -35°C (-31°F).
4. Snow Crab
1. Snow crabs live in cold water.
2. Their scientific name is Chionoecetes opilio.
3. Scientists estimate that snow crabs can live upto 20 years.
4. Male snow crabs can reach 6 inches in shell width.
5. Female crabs seldom reach 3 inches.
6. The stock is overfished.
7. U.S. wild-caught Alaska snow crab is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly
harvested under U.S. regulations.
8. Their region is Alaska.
