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Meet the World’s Most Adorable Baby Whale!

By Veron Ang | Tags #Whale

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Another baby comes along and takes the world by storm!

This precious little fella is the newest addition to the beluga family at shedd aquarium in chicago. He was born August 16 — a leo, just like me!

Bet you never thought that whales (of all animals!) could be this cute. There’s just something in that sweet little smile of his. He’s totally adorable!

Baby beluga at Shedd Aquarium

baby beluga in the deep blue sea,
Swim so wild and you swim so free.
Heaven above, and the sea below,
And a little white whale on the go.

Baby beluga at Shedd Aquarium

Not too long ago, it was Knut the baby polar bear that won hearts from all around the world. Now, it looks as though the world would be equally mesmorised by this adorable baby whale!

Baby beluga at Shedd Aquarium

See how tiny he is compared to momma whale! In some of these pictures, he still has the wrinkly fetal folds because he is too tiny to fill up his whale skin! Cute!

Baby beluga at Shedd Aquarium

I have featured baby polar bears, baby pandas, baby kittens and even baby garfields. But never had I thought I would introduce baby whales next on my cute baby animal list! Perhaps all babies are cute?

Baby beluga at Shedd Aquarium

They’re inviting the public to name the baby beluga. I would so name him “baby bubbles”, which, in my opinion, is a very apt name for a little whale! What do you think? What would you name him?

Baby beluga at Shedd Aquarium

when it’s dark, you’re home and fed,
Curl up snug in your water bed.
Moon is shining and the stars are out,
Good night, little whale, goodnight.

Goodnight, baby bubbles!

External links

Shedd Aquarium: Beluga Calf Update
NBC5.com: Name the Baby Beluga

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Veron Ang is the founder and chief editor of Sparklette. She lives in Singapore and has dined and traveled across the world. She also runs Sparklette Studio, a web design and WordPress development firm. If you'd like to connect with her, head on over to the contact page or follow her personal updates on Twitter: @VeronSG.

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Roys
December 7, 2007

They’re whales? I always thought they’re dolphins because of their size.

I think “Snowy” is a nice name since they’re white in colour :D
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Veron
December 7, 2007

They sure resemble dolphins, although I doubt they are as friendly.

Snowy is the name of the dog from Tintin too :)
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Roys
December 7, 2007

Yeah, the moment I see white animals, I associate them with Tintin’s dog, hence “Snowy” :P
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Kay Thi
December 7, 2007

Hey, the little one is so sweet.
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walter
December 8, 2007

Another cute white critter like Knud (who is celebrating his 1st birthday apparently). Belugas are actually toothed whales which have certain similarities with dolphins, porpoises and killer whales though of a separate family. You should check out the narwhal which is a related animal but with a long unicorn like horn in front.
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jaymie
December 8, 2007

LOL. I think it totally makes me smile when I look at the picture. Maybe it shud be called HAPPY!!!
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Sweet
December 10, 2007

Very nice pictures. Congrats for a good article. I like this dolphins/whales they are really sweet and beautiful.
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Josh Lim
December 11, 2007

I’m a Leo too! Just like you! And the really cute whale too! :) Someone should make a soft toy version of him, sure can sell one…hehe. Btw, nice seeing you again at Ping yesterday. Cheers.
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Veron
December 11, 2007

walter: Wow, you sure are a marine animal expert! You surprise me everytime, Walter ;)

jaymie: lol! That’s a cheery name!

Sweet: Thanks!

Josh Lim: Great meeting ya too! It’s been a while.
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Delena
December 13, 2007

E baby whale is so cute!
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Eva Lim
September 17, 2008

The baby whales are so adorable!
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Emilie
April 1, 2009

I think the his name should be Tobi. He just strikes me as a Tobi… I dont know why. Or you could call him Casper because he is white. You know, like the ghost. But if you dont like naming animals human names then I would call him… Blue. I know he is white, but he is a beluga whale, which can be shortend down to Blue. Blue… beluga. You see what Im getting at? Also, he is an aquatic animal which is often connected to the color blue.

Hope I helped! ^^ He is such a cutey. ^^
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james aspden
June 23, 2009

I WANT A BABY NAWHAL
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Jennifer
November 22, 2009

I think he is the cutest baby ever! I love dolphins and whales
(especially beluga whales) there is galaxy called the “darling of
astronomy” I think he is the “darling of the ocean” and that
“Darling” would be a wonderful name for him. He is a beautifully
cute baby:)
Thank you for putting his pictures on the web:)
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Beluga420
December 7, 2009

NAME HIM TORPEEDO!!!!!!
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