What The Research Showed
The study showed that the humpback whales did in fact band together to protect their calves. It also showed that humpbacks extended their kind of behavior towards other species such as seals and sea lions. The study said: “Interspecific altruism, even if unintentional, could not be ruled out.”
What The Reseach Showed
But It Wasn’t Enough
However, this didn’t convince everyone. Martin Biuw, of the Institute of Marine Research in Norway believes that the whale was actually a female, and said: “If that is the case, it is possible that she may show protective behavior towards a human (or other animal for that matter) if she has for instance recently lost her calf.”
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But It Wasn’t Enough
