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Kavna

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Kavna was a beluga whale who lived at the Vancouver Aquarium in Canada. She is best known as the inspiration for the children's song 'Baby Beluga' by Raffi, written after the musician visited the aquarium and interacted with her. Kavna reportedly lived to an advanced age for a beluga in human care and was among the longest-lived belugas documented at the facility.

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Was Kavna the actual beluga whale that inspired Raffi's 'Baby Beluga'?

Yes, Kavna was the beluga whale at the Vancouver Aquarium that inspired Raffi to write the 1980 children's song 'Baby Beluga.' Raffi visited the aquarium and interacted with Kavna before composing the now-classic track.

How old was Kavna when she died?

Kavna died in 2012 at the Vancouver Aquarium, reportedly at around 46 years of age. That made her one of the oldest beluga whales in an aquarium setting, as the typical lifespan of a beluga in the wild is around 30 to 50 years.

Can you still see beluga whales at the Vancouver Aquarium today?

No, the Vancouver Aquarium no longer displays beluga whales. The facility announced it would phase out keeping cetaceans, and the last belugas were transferred out by 2019.

What species of whale was Kavna?

Kavna was a beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), a species of Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean known for its white coloration and distinctive vocalizations. Belugas are sometimes called 'canaries of the sea' because of their wide range of sounds.

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