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Unique Whale Behavior Decoded
Southern right whales are the only whale species known to float upside down, a behavior that may serve as a break from parenting duties. New drone footage provides insights into this phenomenon.
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Scientific American
Southern right whales are the only whale species known to float upside down, and new drone footage suggests the purpose of the behavior could be to get a break from parenting
2026-07-22 10:30 UTC