Beluga Legs
What is it about this beluga whale that gives it the impression of having legs? Even though this widely circulated photograph has created a great deal of debate, researchers feel that these symmetrical, bone-like traits serve an essential role for belugas, who dwell in the harsh Arctic and sub-Arctic seas in their natural environment. It’s nothing more than a lump of blubber. A type of extra insulation, belugas store long “rails” of extra fatty insulation on their flanks, which operate as an extension of their primary insulation.
Beluga Legs
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