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Humpback whale observed mourning its dead calf, first recorded case

Reported by Rohit Yadav (Staff Writer) · Google News - UK Science ·

✓ — also reported by Google News - USA Science

Humpback whale observed mourning its dead calf, first recorded caseRepresentative image · Wikimedia Commons

UPDATE - follow-up to Humpback whale seen mourning dead calf for first time - thetimes.com: No additional sightings or scientific commentary have been released since the initial report of a humpback whale staying near its deceased calf. The original observation, noted by The Times, marked the first recorded instance of apparent mourning behavior in this species. Researchers have yet to publish further analysis or confirm similar behavior elsewhere. As of now, the whale remains untracked, and no new footage or statements have emerged. The lack of further data means the incident remains a singular anecdote pending deeper study. Scientists hope future monitoring will clarify whether such grieving is common among humpbacks.

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