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🐾 Animals July 24, 2026 at 01:39 PM

Why Are These Whales Floating Upside-Down? They Might Just Be Moms Who Need a Break From Feeding Their Babies

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Scientists observe southern right whale mothers floating upside-down, theorizing it's a strategy to rest and conserve energy while regulating nursing for their calves during migration.

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