importantSYS.SOURCE: Phys.org• 2026-09-17T01:00:14Z
Documentation of Grieving Behavior in a Humpback Whale Following Stillbirth
Researchers documented a humpback whale exhibiting prolonged behavioral signs of distress following the stillbirth of its calf, marking a rare observation of potential grief in marine mammals. The study contributes to ongoing discussions about animal emotion and maternal bonding in cetaceans.
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