CHICAGO — The results are in! Over 1,000 votes were cast by Shedd Aquarium members and the beluga calf now has a name.
The Shedd revealed Thursday that the name chosen for the 7-month-old beluga is Opus — which is a musical composition or set of compositions usually numbered in the order of its issue.
The name nods to the unique vocalizations these whales make and honors his father, Beethoven.
Shedd unveils baby beluga is a boy, voting contest for name
The exclusive member vote , announced at the beginning of February, included four names: Opus, Campbell, Kincaid and Leucas…