Beluga Whale (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption Beluga whales have small external ear openings, located a few inches behind each eye. All work conducted under NMFS permit no. 14245. Credit Photo by Alaska Department of Fish and Game Usage Restrictions with proper credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.