Rare footage suggests mourning behavior in a humpback whale

A humpback whale was filmed near its stillborn calf off the coast of Australia.

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Scientists debate whether this reflects grief, maternal attachment, or protective instinct.

These observations could shed light on emotions in cetaceans.

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