BlobfishBoy
Well-Known Member
Considering Marineland’s absurd number of belugas (I think it’s like 35), I wouldn’t be surprised if Oceanografic does end up with some in the case that Marineland really is transferring their whales.
Captive Beluga Whales in the U.S. & Canada
- Thread starter Spixii
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Anyone know which 2 belugas died most recently? We may have to wait until the park officially opens for the summer and someone maybe will post pictures of the signs by the exhibits that list who is in each exhibit. I will just post an update of the US population for know.
SWT (4.5)
Crissy F (est 1988)
Martha F (est 1988)
Naluark M (est 1986)
Luna F (b 07/24/2000)
Innik M (b 08/17/2017)
Tyonek M (b 2017)
Atla F (b 06/23/2010)
Pearl F (b 06/23/2010)
Tulok M (b 07/25/2021)
SWF (2.0)
Samson M (b 07/09/2013)
Kenai M (b 08/11/2016)
SWC (2.1)
Allua F (est 1985)
Klondike M (b 07/13/2002)
Oliver M (b 06/23/2007)
Mystic (1.4)
Natasha F (est 1980)
Kelalukak F (est 1981)
Juno M (b 07/06/2002)
Jetta F (b 07/17/2014)
Sahara F (b 07/23/2014)
Georgia (1.4)
Whisper F (b 07/25/1999)
Maple F (b 07/02/2005)
Qinu F (b 07/31/2008)
Shila F (b 05/17/2020)
Nunavik M (b 12/14/2009
Shedd (4.4)
Beethoven M (b 08/08/1992)
Naya F (est 1989)
Kayavak F (b 08/03/1999)
Aurek M (b 06/27/2003)
Bella F (b 07/17/2006)
Kimalu F (b 08/27/2012)
Annik M (b 07/03/2019)
Atlas M (b 08/21/2020)
Total US Population (32)
14.18
Crissy F (est 1988)
Martha F (est 1988)
Naluark M (est 1986)
Luna F (b 07/24/2000)
Innik M (b 08/17/2017)
Tyonek M (b 2017)
Atla F (b 06/23/2010)
Pearl F (b 06/23/2010)
Tulok M (b 07/25/2021)
SWF (2.0)
Samson M (b 07/09/2013)
Kenai M (b 08/11/2016)
SWC (2.1)
Allua F (est 1985)
Klondike M (b 07/13/2002)
Oliver M (b 06/23/2007)
Mystic (1.4)
Natasha F (est 1980)
Kelalukak F (est 1981)
Juno M (b 07/06/2002)
Jetta F (b 07/17/2014)
Sahara F (b 07/23/2014)
Georgia (1.4)
Whisper F (b 07/25/1999)
Maple F (b 07/02/2005)
Qinu F (b 07/31/2008)
Shila F (b 05/17/2020)
Nunavik M (b 12/14/2009
Shedd (4.4)
Beethoven M (b 08/08/1992)
Naya F (est 1989)
Kayavak F (b 08/03/1999)
Aurek M (b 06/27/2003)
Bella F (b 07/17/2006)
Kimalu F (b 08/27/2012)
Annik M (b 07/03/2019)
Atlas M (b 08/21/2020)
Total US Population (32)
14.18
How come there are so many at Sea World San Antonio compared to the other Sea World locations?
At one point in time, belugas were not breeding well in US aquaria. The decision was made to create a large pod to encourage breeding and San Antonio had the space to house them. It was fairly successful, and they have continued to have a large pod.
The argument could be made they are not breeding well now either, and the population may not be sustainable without imports without breeding restrictions, but alas…..
domadordeolas
Member
SW San Antonio is also the only SW park with a beluga show; they perform along with pacific white-sided dolphins. So taking into account that and what MidwestFan already explained, it seems logical to have a larger group there.
I am yet of the opinion there is an urgent need to put the captive-breeding program for beluga on more firm footing. Let us not bow down to the Blackfish AW extremes (it don't make no sense and will not assist one bit conservation ethics nor projects for in situ protection and conservation of the species.
King of Komodo Dragons
Well-Known Member
it would be great if we could get another Beluga holder, more space means more opportunities to breed.(I can't remember the last time any cetacean species got a new holder though...)
BlobfishBoy
Well-Known Member
I personally think the average person is alright with dolphins and belugas in accredited facilities as long as they’re rescued or captive bred. I do believe the people against them are more of a vocal minority. The amount of people visiting facilities such as Georgia, Shedd, Mystic, and even rising attendance to the SeaWorld parks is proof of this.
I agree. The newest cetacean holder in the U.S. is Mississippi Aquarium but they have bottlenoses which is the most common cetacean in captivity.
What source is this image? And how do we know that "Luna" is the beluga in the image?Luna gave birth to a Beluga whale calf sometime between mid June and early July.
USZOOfan42
Well-Known Member
Where is this?Luna gave birth to a Beluga whale calf sometime between mid June and early July.
Nile Hippo Expert
Well-Known Member
SeaWorld San Antonio I'm assuming because as far as I know, that is the only place in North America with a Beluga named Luna.
BlobfishBoy
Well-Known Member
captive.ceta on instagram also reported on this with Luna as the mother.
Do we know what day this calf was born?
I am guessing sire is Naluark, but we will have to wait and see.
June 28th.
US Population Update:
(note-1: it is believed that there is one more pregnant beluga at SWT, unknown which individual at this time)
(note-2: will work to update sire/dam for individuals for next update)
SWT (5.5)
Crissy F (est 1988)
Martha F (est 1988)
Naluark M (est 1986)
Luna F (b 07/24/2000)
Innik M (b 08/17/2017)
Tyonek M (b 2017)
Atla F (b 06/23/2010)
Pearl F (b 06/23/2010)
Tulok M (b 07/25/2021)
UNKNOWN M [? X Luna] (b 06/28/2024)
SWF (2.0)
Samson M (b 07/09/2013)
Kenai M (b 08/11/2016)
SWC (2.1)
Allua F (est 1985)
Klondike M (b 07/13/2002)
Oliver M (b 06/23/2007)
Mystic (1.4)
Natasha F (est 1980)
Kelalukak F (est 1981)
Juno M (b 07/06/2002)
Jetta F (b 07/17/2014)
Sahara F (b 07/23/2014)
Georgia (1.4)
Whisper F (b 07/25/1999)
Maple F (b 07/02/2005)
Qinu F (b 07/31/2008)
Shila F (b 05/17/2020)
Nunavik M (b 12/14/2009)
Shedd (4.4)
Beethoven M (b 08/08/1992)
Naya F (est 1989)
Kayavak F (b 08/03/1999)
Aurek M (b 06/27/2003)
Bella F (b 07/17/2006)
Kimalu F (b 08/27/2012)
Annik M (b 07/03/2019)
Atlas M (b 08/21/2020)
Total US Population (33)
15.18
(note-1: it is believed that there is one more pregnant beluga at SWT, unknown which individual at this time)
(note-2: will work to update sire/dam for individuals for next update)
SWT (5.5)
Crissy F (est 1988)
Martha F (est 1988)
Naluark M (est 1986)
Luna F (b 07/24/2000)
Innik M (b 08/17/2017)
Tyonek M (b 2017)
Atla F (b 06/23/2010)
Pearl F (b 06/23/2010)
Tulok M (b 07/25/2021)
UNKNOWN M [? X Luna] (b 06/28/2024)
SWF (2.0)
Samson M (b 07/09/2013)
Kenai M (b 08/11/2016)
SWC (2.1)
Allua F (est 1985)
Klondike M (b 07/13/2002)
Oliver M (b 06/23/2007)
Mystic (1.4)
Natasha F (est 1980)
Kelalukak F (est 1981)
Juno M (b 07/06/2002)
Jetta F (b 07/17/2014)
Sahara F (b 07/23/2014)
Georgia (1.4)
Whisper F (b 07/25/1999)
Maple F (b 07/02/2005)
Qinu F (b 07/31/2008)
Shila F (b 05/17/2020)
Nunavik M (b 12/14/2009)
Shedd (4.4)
Beethoven M (b 08/08/1992)
Naya F (est 1989)
Kayavak F (b 08/03/1999)
Aurek M (b 06/27/2003)
Bella F (b 07/17/2006)
Kimalu F (b 08/27/2012)
Annik M (b 07/03/2019)
Atlas M (b 08/21/2020)
Total US Population (33)
15.18