You know, sometimes pictures happen and there's really no good reason for them. For instance, Tim Duncan (notes) and a beluga whale embracing in a blindingly blue pool of water. Ostensibly, this photo ...

Alaska's Cook Inlet was home to nearly 1,300 beluga whales in the late 1970s, but today the population hovers around 300. Despite almost two decades of recovery work, the whales aren't bouncing back.

USA TODAY Pets is going live with Georgia Aquarium's beluga whales! Here's what to know before you watch. If you need a little adorableness in your day, we've got you covered. These small, white ...