Global InformationKayavak information
| Species | Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | August 3, 1999 Shedd Aquarium, Illinois |
| Known for | Being hand-raised after the death of her mother |
| Weight | 1,400 lb (640 kg) |
Kayavak (born August 3, 1999) is a female beluga whale[1] that currently resides at the Shedd Aquarium in downtown Chicago. She is the only daughter of the mother beluga named Immiayuk.[1]
- ^ a b Mullen, William (July 14, 2001). "Beluga buddies are an odd couple". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2011-10-29.