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Baby Beluga Orphan Finds New Home at SeaLife Center

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By Kelli Bender Jul 10, 2012

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    The Alaska SeaLife Center is fawning over an adorable new resident. The facility helped rescue a baby beluga whale that was somehow separated from his mother. The little guy was discovered lost and alone in Bristol Bay, Alaska at only two-days-old. According to Buzzfeed, the baby belgua was moved to the SeaLife Center, where the staff is dedicated to getting the animal rehabilitated. 

    UPDATE: Sadly, the beluga has passed away. ABC News reported that a full report will be conducted regarding the animal.

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    A LITTLE TO THE LEFT

    The baby beluga enjoys some hands-on time while being transported. Marine animals like massages too!

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    BEST BABY-SITTING JOB

    Because of the beluga's young age at rescue, it requires around the clock care. Something tells us the staff doesn't mind.

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    MOTHER'S MILK

    This flippered cutie isn't picky. If you're holding the bottle, then you're its mother. 

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    SWEET SUCKER

    The "nom nom" face has never looked more precious. 

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    COVER WHALE

    The calf may be less than a month old, but it already knows how to work all its most adorable angles. 

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    UNDERWATER PLAYGROUND

    The baby beluga is given plenty of toys to boost enrichment. The staff is still trying to waterproof the Scrabble board. 

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    BYE BYE, BELUGA

    Until next time, baby beluga. Don't grow up too fast!

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    Next: See Belugas Playing Soccer!
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this would be a dreamy job. I wish they'd call me and say "hey we need you."

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