Vancouver beluga whale gives birth

Thanks Pat, it was certainly a sight to see.

Here is my live voice report from the scene yesterday.

Excellent Kate, Thanks

It's adorable!  But how will the aquarium fit all the beluga whales?

Thanks for the good news.

Thanks everyone for your comments and as Cynthia says adorable, as for room for all of them, I am sure they will come up with something in future.

This is Qila, the pregnant beluga. I took this pic 2 days before the baby pooped out. Unfortunately I miss the "moment".

Jessica Hunggar has contributed a photo to this story.

thats great news! im really glad to hear that their is another one of these amazing creatures on the planet now.

Thanks for the contribution Jessica, and thanks for the comments Tom

I worked on a cruiseship that docked in Vancouver every Saturday and would go and visit the aquarium almost every week.  Belugas are one of my favorite animals because they are just so beautiful and unique.  I'm so glad there's another addition to the Vancouver family! :)

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Taken from the underwater viewing window at the aquarium in Vancouver. Congratulations on the arrival of the new whale.
Shaun Stanley

safastan has contributed a photo to this story.

Qila is an amazing beluga to watch - she has such personality and charisma. Her baby is sure to be a charmer!

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Thanks everyone for your comments, if you get a chance to visit,  it will surely be worth the trip

I have always loved the Belugas at the aquarium and couldn't resist snapping this photo as the Beluga smiled down at these two gentlemen. Believe it or not, this photo was taken at the Vancouver International Airport.

kinnigurl has contributed a photo to this story.

Fantastic - I'll certainly stop by an have a look as soon as I get the chance. Belugas are adorable creatures. I fell utterly in love with them when I was last at Vancouver Aquarium.

This photo was taken in June 2007 at Vancouver Aquarium.

broccolichop has contributed a photo to this story.

This gorgeous animal seems to stop mid water and pose with a smile for the picture.

thaisms has contributed a photo to this story.

Congratulations, Qila and Vancouver Aquarium!

I am happy to hear about the baby whale in Vancouver. I took this photo at the Van Aquarium in July 2007.

juliefanselow has contributed a photo to this story.

Just added photos taken during the Aquarium's beluga encounter two weeks ago. The whale I am touching in the photos is Qila. She rolled over and we stroked her very pregnant belly. Interesting how little is known about beluga whales -- they weren't sure when she was due and said that 50% of the babies die so they were being very careful. They were hoping that leaving Qila's mom in with her after the birth would be helpful. Grandmas are always needed, eh?

Just added photos taken during the Aquarium's beluga encounter two weeks ago. The whale I am touching in the photos is Qila. She rolled over and we stroked her very pregnant belly. Interesting how little is known about beluga whales -- they weren't sure when she was due and said that 50% of the babies die so they were being very careful. They were hoping that leaving Qila's mom in with her after the birth would be helpful. Grandmas are always needed, eh?

mattcatpurple has contributed a photo to this story.

This picture was actually taken almost three years ago, just days before the Vancouver Aquarium's youngest (at the time) beluga died. Tuvaq was three years old when he died. It's so great to hear of the success the Aquarium and the belugas are now having.

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