Each summer, thousands of beluga whales find sanctuary in Hudson Bay's estuaries, where warm, shallow waters provide safety for nursing their calves. Photographer Martin Gregus Jr encountered this pod beneath the tannin-stained waters and found that, despite the limited visibility, they could navigate with astonishing precision as the calves weaved in and out of one another. | National Geographic

𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 | Beluga whale pops out of the water to say hello. Mostly found in the Arctic Ocean's coastal waters, baby belugas are born dark gray. #iMindsPH #newsnow #imindsphnewsnow #CuteAnimals #Ifacts | ImindsPh

@earthspctr on Instagram: "Beluga whales are widely regarded as some of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. They are capable of mimicking human-like sounds, recognizing themselves in mirrors, learning complex behaviors, and communicating through a highly developed system of clicks, whistles, and chirps. Their nickname, “canaries of the sea,” comes from the remarkable range and expressiveness of their vocalizations. Belugas also display strong social awareness, problem-solving abilities, a