Beluga whales swap mates to survive in Arctic, claim researchers
Published date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:34:12 +0700Researchers have found that beluga whales in Alaska swap mating partners to help survive in the Arctic.
A new study claims to show the whales use an unexpected strategy to cope with life in a small, isolated population.
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Alaska, USA |
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21/01/2026 |
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