Observations on the Pregnancy, Paruition and Post Natal Behavior of a Captive Beluga Whale
IAAAM 1978
K.G. Hewlett; Stefani Hewlett
Vancouver Aquarium

A female beluga whale, captured July, 1976, was suspected to be pregnant in April, 1977.  She successfully gave birth to a full term male calf on July 13, 1977.  The birth was captured on film and marks the first successful birth and early rearing success for the species in captivity.

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K. G. Hewlett

Stefani Hewlett


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