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Why are whales throwing seaweed on their heads?

2023-10-21 10:58
Scientists think the newly found behaviour, called kelping, could be a form of play.
Why are whales throwing seaweed on their heads?

Whales enjoy throwing seaweed on their heads and holding it in their mouths as makeshift toothbrushes, new research from Australia suggests.

Scientists examined the behaviour - called kelping - by analysing aerial footage and social media posts of more than 160 whale interactions.

They found...