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Humpback whale mother exhibits grief-like behavior with stillborn calf
New Scientist
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Humpback whale mother exhibits grief-like behavior with stillborn calf

Researchers have documented a humpback whale mother interacting with her stillborn calf for at least two days, showing grief-like behavior including repeatedly diving to make eye contact and lying next to its body.

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