The beluga whale is a kind of whale, and the dolphin is also a kind of whale, and both belong to the cetaceans, toothed whales in the suborder of whales. However, this does not mean that whales are dolphins. In fact, they are two different species of whales. Whether it is appearance or intelligence, there are differences, and it is relatively simple to distinguish the two.
1, the difference between families and genera: Although belugas and dolphins belong to Cetacea, Odontoceti, but they belong to different families. Specifically, the beluga whale is a horned whale, while the dolphin is a dolphin, two different whales, can not be confused because they are both whales.
2. Color difference: The color of beluga whale and dolphin is different. Belugas are lighter in color, they are actually named after their color, their body color is white, and the whole body is white. Dolphins, on the other hand, are usually gray or dark gray on the back and white on the belly. There are many kinds of dolphins, and their colors are quite diverse, as well as pink and black dolphins.
3, IQ difference: Beluga whales and dolphins in all animals are considered more intelligent, but the two compared to the IQ difference. Dolphins have a higher IQ, their brain system and nervous system are more developed, their IQ is roughly equivalent to that of a person aged six or seven, while beluga whales are relatively less intelligent, their IQ is roughly the same as that of children aged more than three.
4, size differences: Belugas and dolphins also have differences in size. Adult belugas generally range in length from 3 to 5 meters; The length range of dolphins is relatively wide, between 1.5 and 10 meters, and the length of different species of dolphins varies greatly.
