Belugas Troubled by Tourism? Video -- National Geographic

Belugas Troubled by Tourism? Video July 31, 2008—With a reported repertoire of 32 sounds, belugas are called canaries of the sea. But in Russia some conservationists warn that the white whales may be too enticing for their own good.Video Sections

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