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Whale Post-Mortem Behaviour: Study details mother’s vigil; scientists urge further observations

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: Australia
Published: September 18, 2026 at 05:52

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Off the Gold Coast of Australia, researchers captured a remarkable sight: a mother humpback whale exhibiting attentive behavior towards her stillborn calf resting on the ocean floor. This poignant spectacle lasted for several hours and marks the inaugural scientific documentation of such a phenomenon among humpback whales, shedding light on the profound maternal connections and possible expressions of grief within these majestic creatures.

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