(I would like to know if the surrogate mother began spontaneously lactating or if Sea World personnel had to feed the calf. The article doesn't say, and doesn't call any attention to the remarkable fact that the calf is in with a male. Are they related? Many species' males will not tolerate unrelated young around a female. Source: SignOn/San Diego Union Tribune)
Baby beluga whale goes on exhibit at SeaWorld
BY MICHAEL STETZ
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 AT 3:29 P.M.
/ MIKE AGUILERA, SEAWORLD
The baby beluga whale swims with her surrogate mom, Allua.
What a difference a few months make when it comes to a baby beluga whale. She now tips the scales at 215 pounds and is on exhibit at SeaWorld.
She made her debut Friday.
SeaWorld officials say she's playful and curious and enjoying her surroundings at the park's Wild Arctic exhibit.
Born June 23, she was abandoned by her mother. As luck would have it another female, Allua, took over mothering duties.
She has since thrived. She's been exploring the exhibit with Allua and Ferdinand, a male beluga whale.
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