New arrival: Photos released Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, by Chicago's Shedd Aquarium show a new male beluga whale born Monday swimming with his mother Puiji at the aquarium. The 162 pound, 5-feet, 4-inches long baby was born head first, which is rare for beluga whales who are usually born tail first.

 (AP Photo/Courtesy Shedd Aquarium, Brenna Hernandez)

Posted 12/15/2009