There are approximately 16,118 threatened species worldwide that are listed on the IUCN Red List (“About Species”). These animals are most likely included on this red list for human reasons. The things humans do that seem so harmless could actually be harmful to many animals that live in the sea and everywhere else. Among the 16,118 listed endangered species, a few thousand belugas are also at risk of disappearing soon if we do nothing. The beluga is considered a near-threatened species due to pollution, overhunting, habitat loss and climate change: however, the government and private organizations are working to save their population. Beluga whales or Delphinapterus Leucas, as they are scientifically called, are small, very social white whales with a bulbous melon on their heads, which sets them apart from other whales. Their scientific name Delphinapterus means wingless dolphin and most likely refers to the lack of a dorsal fin which these whales do not have and most whales have. Since belugas have soft, flexible fat around their heads, they have the ability to turn their heads almost 90 degrees to one side or the other and can change their facial expressions relatively easily, unlike others. whales. These belugas are often called sea canaries because they make a series of noises such as chirps, clicks, whistles and cries, which help them communicate with each other and find their meal through echolocation. The average adult male beluga weighs between 700 and 1,600 kilograms and can measure up to 2.6 to 6.7 meters. These small white whales can be found all over the world, mainly in Arctic waters, and some...... middle of paper. .....mainly aimed at children because one day they will be the future of this planet and should learn to take care of our planet and learn that their actions can bring a change ("Save the Whales"). There are many causes that put beluga whales at risk every day, such as pollution, overhunting, habitat loss and climate change. There are still many government agencies and private organizations working to save the beluga population. These government organizations and laws include the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the International Whaling Commission. Private organizations include Defenders of Wildlife and the Save the Whale organization and more. These organizations are very effective because they help save the beluga population and without them many animal species would probably already be extinct...