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beluga
the arctic dolphin. See delphinapterus leucas.


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Scientists have been documenting tumors among animals like sea turtles, Beluga whales and Tasmanian devils for years.
There are only about 100,000 beluga whales, also known as white whales for their distinctive colour, left in the wild after years of hunting.
For some species, such as Arctic foxes, beluga whales, the elusive narwhal and immense flocks of birds, it's a time of plenty, however, as this programme reveals, it's a treacherous period for the polar bear, who can't hunt as easily.
 
 
 
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