Opus. It’s a musical term — meaning a set of compositions — that honors his father Beethoven and nods to the high-pitched songs that have led to these ...

After counting over 1,000 votes cast by aquarium members, the baby beluga was given a musical new name. Opus, is the toddler-like beluga's new name. "The name, Opus, nods to the unique vocalizations ...

I've been gaga for beluga whales ever since I was a little kid (along with probably every other 80s/90s kid who grew up ...

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will offer expanded hours for its visitors to coincide with spring break later this month.

The calf received several herrings from Jacobsma, who noted the baby whale has yet to grow in his teeth. For the aquarium staff, every birth is significant and the first beluga born at Shedd in ...

Good afternoon, and happy Friday! Heads up that I’ll be traveling the next couple weeks. But don’t worry — my colleagues will ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Shedd Aquarium "Wonder of Water" exhibit is teaching people all about lakes, rivers and oceans. The ABC7 Chicago news team tested their own "water IQ." ABC7 was joined live ...