The name is also a nod to whale’s father and the high-pitched songs that have led these mammals to be dubbed the “canaries of the sea.” ...

Shedd Aquarium announced that its seven-month-old beluga whale has been named Opus following an exclusive vote by aquarium members.

After more than 1,000 votes were cast by aquarium members, the beluga calf was named Opus. The 7-month-old beluga whale at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago on March 6, 2025, After more than 1,000 ...

Shedd Aquarium members voted to name the newest beluga whale Opus. Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez Share The newest member of the Shedd Aquarium now has a name — and aquarium members had a hand ...

Opus was the top vote-getter in a virtual poll the aquarium ran exclusively for Shedd members. The baby beluga boy was born last summer.

Opus, is the toddler-like beluga's new name. "The name, Opus, nods to the unique vocalizations these whales make and honors his father," an aquarium spokesperson said. The video in the player ...

The next time a national or international committee focused on decisions about wildlife meets to decide the fate of beluga whales, perhaps it should meet at the Georgia Aquarium. Watching a laid ...

The calf received several herrings from Jacobsma, who noted the baby whale has yet to grow in his teeth. For the aquarium staff, every birth is significant and the first beluga born at Shedd in ...

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will offer expanded hours for its visitors to coincide with spring break later this month.