Qila's calf is now four months old, and she's starting to play with the trainers.
The calf especially likes having her tongue petted and rubbed - it's like a massage for her. Look closely for her frilly tongue. It helps forms a tight seal while she's nursing. Beluga calves don't suckle; instead, the mother squirts milk into her calf's mouth.
The Vancouver Aquarium is absolutely delighted to announce as of Friday morning, Oct 24th , Qila's baby beluga calf has been given the name of Tiqa, pronounced TEE-kah.
