Beluga whale calf born at Shedd Aquarium

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Shedd Aquarium welcomes first baby beluga whale since 2020

There's a new calf in town.A beluga whale calf, that is. Naya, a 35-year-old beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, gave birth Wednesday evening.The calf was born shortly after 6 p.m. and took its first breath of air at the water's surface just after that. The first breath of air is a sign of good health its caretakers watch for in the calf's early moments.The calf is the first born at the Shedd since 2020.“While it’s still very early, we are encourage…