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Researchers Document Grief-Like Behaviour in Humpback Whale Mother With Stillborn Calf

A study led by Griffith University and Sea World Foundation records a humpback mother staying close to her stillborn calf for two days, suggesting grief-like behaviour.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 16 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. Humpback whale mother with stillborn calf shows ‘grief-like’ behaviour New Scientist
  2. Weeping whales: Stillborn humpback whale grieving documented Spotlight news only

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  • Griffith University
  • Sea World Foundation