Whales 'yawn' in front of tourists: enigmatic behavior documented

Off the coasts of Australia, Hawaii and Tonga, observations of whales displaying behavior resembling yawning are intriguing researchers.

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This gesture, captured on video by tourists and documented by marine biologists, could reveal a new form of communication or social behavior.

Scientists are currently studying the significance of this phenomenon to better understand the cognitive life of cetaceans.

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