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Humpback Whale Behavior
Researchers have observed a humpback whale mother exhibiting 'grief-like' behavior after the loss of her stillborn calf. The interaction lasted for at least two days, marking a significant first in marine mammal research.
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New Scientist
For the first time, researchers have seen a humpback mother interacting with her stillborn calf, reporting that she stayed close to it for at least two days
2026-09-16 14:00 UTC