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Two belugas play together.
(Tyson Paul)
A Beluga whale was sighted in the Thames, shocking spectators in southeastern England.
Dave Andrews, ecologist and birdwatcher, posted a video on Twitter expressing his surprise that the mammal, known for living in the Arctic and Arctic, was swimming in the river near Kent.
"I can not believe I'm writing this, no joke – BELUGA in the Thames off Fort Coalhouse," wrote Andrews on Twitter.
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He then followed the tweets about the whale, including its location and eating habits.
According to the Sky News, UK divers, Marine Life Rescue, said the beluga's presence was "worrisome because it is not a common species, but it swims strongly and feeds".
The authorities are asking the public not to approach the whale, which would be in the Gravesend area of Kent County.
The Thames, one of the longest rivers in England, runs through several major cities including London, Oxford and Windsor.
The beluga is considered "almost under threat" by the World Wildlife Fund, which has more than 150,000 inhabitants.
They are considered "extremely sociable mammals" and live in pods. They are known for their bulbous forehead, called "melon", which allows them to make various facial expressions thanks to their flexibility.
Belugas are able to produce sounds such as chirps, rattles, whistles and shouts, which has given them the nickname "sea canary".
Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Chris Ciaccia on Twitter @Chris_Ciaccia
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