The name Opus, initially suggested by the animal care team, honors the calf's father, Beethoven, and reflects the melodic ...

the Shedd Aquarium’s first baby beluga in over four years now has a name that sings: Opus. It’s a musical term — meaning a set of compositions — that honors his father Beethoven and nods ...

The name is also a nod to the calf’s dad, Beethoven, and the vocalizations beluga whales make. The Shedd’s animal care team suggested names for aquarium members to choose from, and more than ...

Beluga whales, also known as ‘white whales’, are social and smart marine mammals that are well adapted to living in very cold waters. Their incredible echolocation abilities, however, make them ...

Over 1,000 votes were cast by Shedd Aquarium members and the beluga calf now has a name ... vocalizations these whales make and honors his father, Beethoven. The exclusive member vote, announced ...