Whale Grief Behavior
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- Angus DaltonSydney Morning Herald
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Whale Grief Behavior. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/13594
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Dolphins, killer whales and other toothed whales have been observed carrying, supporting or remaining with dead calves.
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Whale rescue boat captain Andrew Mulville filmed a humpback whale mother and her stillborn calf off Palm Beach Reef, Gold Coast in July. The footage shows the mother repeatedly diving to touch and nudge the calf's body over what may have spanned nearly three days. Dr Olaf Meynecke from Griffith University suggests these actions could indicate grief or a strong emotional state but acknowledges that proving this…
Do animals grieve? Rare footage of this mother and her calf may hold the answer →A video captured off the Gold Coast in July last year shows a humpback whale mother interacting with her stillborn calf, an extremely rare instance of apparent grieving behavior in the species. The footage, filmed by SeaWorld Foundation rescue boat captain Andrew Mulville, lasted at least two hours and depicts the mother touching the calf multiple times before lying beside it. Dr. Olaf Meynecke from Griffith…
'Pretty emotional': Rare video shows humpback whale with stillborn calf →Scientists from Griffith University and the Sea World Research Institute observed humpback whale mothers exhibiting behaviors that suggest they may experience grief after their calves die in waters off Australia’s Gold Coast. Tiffanie Turnbull of the BBC provides an explanation about this uncommon sighting and its significance.
Watch: Can humpback whales experience grief? →Researchers have documented a humpback whale mother repeatedly returning to her stillborn calf off Australia’s Gold Coast in July 2025, an unusual behavior rarely seen among baleen whales. The study, published in Discover Animals and reported by ABC News, AAP, and Griffith University, shows the mother touching and positioning herself beside the calf for several hours. Scientists suggest this could indicate…
Whale Post-Mortem Behaviour: Study details mother’s vigil; scientists urge further observations →Analysis
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- 16 Sep
A video of a female humpback whale and its stillborn calf, taken near the Gold Coast, is a rare glimpse into the species' reaction to death, researchers say.
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18 Sep Whale Post-Mortem Behaviour: Study details mother’s vigil; scientists urge further observationsResearchers have documented a humpback whale mother repeatedly returning to her stillborn calf off Australia’s Gold Coast in July 2025, an unusual behavior rarely seen among baleen whales. The study, published in Discover Animals and reported by ABC News, AAP, and Griffith University, shows the mother touching and positioning herself beside the calf for several hours. Scientists suggest this could indicate…Times of India
17 Sep Watch: Can humpback whales experience grief?Scientists from Griffith University and the Sea World Research Institute observed humpback whale mothers exhibiting behaviors that suggest they may experience grief after their calves die in waters off Australia’s Gold Coast. Tiffanie Turnbull of the BBC provides an explanation about this uncommon sighting and its significance.BBC16 Sep 'Pretty emotional': Rare video shows humpback whale with stillborn calfA video captured off the Gold Coast in July last year shows a humpback whale mother interacting with her stillborn calf, an extremely rare instance of apparent grieving behavior in the species. The footage, filmed by SeaWorld Foundation rescue boat captain Andrew Mulville, lasted at least two hours and depicts the mother touching the calf multiple times before lying beside it. Dr. Olaf Meynecke from Griffith…ABC News (AU)
16 Sep Do animals grieve? Rare footage of this mother and her calf may hold the answerWhale rescue boat captain Andrew Mulville filmed a humpback whale mother and her stillborn calf off Palm Beach Reef, Gold Coast in July. The footage shows the mother repeatedly diving to touch and nudge the calf's body over what may have spanned nearly three days. Dr Olaf Meynecke from Griffith University suggests these actions could indicate grief or a strong emotional state but acknowledges that proving this…Sydney Morning Herald
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