Spring Sightings of Narwhal and Beluga Calves in Lancaster Sound, N.W.T.

During aerial surveys in 1986 of whales migrating in Lancaster Sound, we observed newborn narwhals as early as 27 May and regularly thereafter. Beluga calves were first seen on 31 May and were seen sporadically throughout the study period. These observations represent the earliest reported sightings...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:ARCTIC
Main Authors: Cosens, Susan E., Dueck, Larry P.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1990
Subjects:
narwhal
beluga
calves
narval
béluga
petits
Lancaster Sound
Arctic
Beluga
Beluga*
Béluga*
narwhal*
Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64656
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Summary:During aerial surveys in 1986 of whales migrating in Lancaster Sound, we observed newborn narwhals as early as 27 May and regularly thereafter. Beluga calves were first seen on 31 May and were seen sporadically throughout the study period. These observations represent the earliest reported sightings to date of newborn narwhals.

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