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Let the challenge begin! What animal group do belugas belong to?
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Fish
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Reptile
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Bird
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Mammal
In which of these places can you find the beluga?
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Arctic
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Antarctica
True or false: Belugas are a type of dolphin.
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True
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False
How do beluga whales navigate through their environment?
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By following ocean currents
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By memorizing landmarks
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By using celestial cues
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Using echolocation
What is the term used to describe the beluga's prominent forehead?
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Melon
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Bump
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Cranium
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Dome
What is the purpose of the beluga's melon?
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It stores excess fat
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It enhances their echolocation abilities
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It helps them break through ice
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It is used for mating displays
What is the closest living relative of the beluga whale?
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Humpback whale
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Blue whale
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Orca
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Narwhal
Which of these is NOT a nickname for beluga whales?
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Sea canary
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Killer whale
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White whale
What is the primary predator of beluga whales?
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Great white sharks
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Humans
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Grizzly bears
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Polar bears
You're halfway through the questions! What is the primary diet of beluga whales?
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Plankton
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Seaweed
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Fish
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Krill
How do beluga whales communicate?
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Through Morse code-like signals
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By clicking their tongues
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Using a diverse range of vocalizations
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By using body gestures
What is the average lifespan of a beluga whale in the wild?
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Around 10 to 20 years
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Around 80 to 90 years
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Around 60 to 70 years
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Around 35 to 50 years
What is a group of beluga whales called?
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Flock
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Pod
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School
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Herd
What is the color of a beluga whale when it's born?
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Black
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White
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Gray
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Blue
Which sense is particularly well-developed in beluga whales?
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Smell
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Taste
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Touch
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Hearing
Almost done! What is special about the beluga whale's neck?
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It helps them filter water for food
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It is flexible and can move in all directions
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It aids in camouflage
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It is used for aggressive displays
We're coming to a close! What is the main threat to beluga whales in their habitats?
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Overfishing
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Climate change
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Predation by killer whales
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Habitat degradation and pollution
Finally, what is the country of origin of Hvaldimir, the famous beluga "spy"?
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Norway
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Canada
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United States
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Russia
