| Avoids new objects This behaviour is very common in almost all cetaceans in captivity. |
| High-speed swimming Most cetaceans show this behaviour. Belugas show it occasionally. |
| Chuffing (sharp exhalation) This behaviour is very common in most cetaceans in captivity. Belugas show it only occasionally. |
| Bunching (drawing together when alarmed) This behaviour is very common in most cetaceans in captivity. |
| Gives distress sound Not all cetaceans use this behaviour. Belugas and several others do occasionally. |
| Tail-slaps Of all captive cetaceans, this behaviour is most rare in belugas. |