Charlotte, the Vermont Whale

What kind of whale was it?

The Charlotte whale is a beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), approximately 12 feet in length. Although it is not possible to determine the sex of the specimen, tooth wear and skull sutures indicate that it was an adult.

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