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Curious beluga whale presses face against side of tank at the Mystic Aquarium, Connecticut, America - 26 Feb 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nicole Perkins/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1301984e )
I Want To Get To Nose You
This inquisitive beluga whale ended up with a squashed nose when he tried to get closer to visitors at his aquarium.
The curious eight-year-old creature, called Juno, swam straight up to the glass when he spotted people watching him from the other side.
And he caused much amusement when he pressed his entire face up to the pane, flattening his nose and chin as he struggled to get a better look.
The unusual sight was captured on camera by Nicole Perkins at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, America.
The 30-year-old, from Groton, Connecticut, said friendly Juno is particularly popular with visitors.
She explained: "Juno is very interactive with guests.
"On this occasion he came over to check out some trinkets I had with me - shiny beads, a slinky, money and a set of keys.
"He swam up to me, watched for a second, then pressed his head on the glass before backing off and watching again.
"The visitors get really excited when they see him and they all want to be photographed with him.
"He really is a blast to play with."
Juno measures 11 feet, nine inches in length and weighs around 1,320 lbs.
He is currently one of three belugas who share a one-acre outdoor habitat, called Arctic Coast, at Mystic Aquarium.
Born in July 2002, the friendly whale usually lives at SeaWorld, Orlando, but was loaned to the Mystic Aquarium in January last year in the hope that he would breed.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Nicole Perkins / Solent News / Rex Features
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