Saturday, October 21, 2023

"Why are whales throwing seaweed on their heads?"

More questions about large mammals.

From the BBC:

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 kelping may also be used as a welcomed body scrub and as a way of strengthening social bonds....

....MUCH MORE

We all need to strengthen our social bonds.

"Does sir have plans for the weekend?" 

"Why yes Himari, a bit of kelping." 
"Could you go back to the trapezius again? I think I pulled something and don't want to be limited in my kelp-tossing."
Or perhaps we leave the mammals behind and go reptilia:

"Green-haired turtle that breathes through its genitals added to endangered list"
As well it should be.
Things you don't see every day:


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