Humpback whale mother appears to grieve stillborn calf in rare footage

Tea of the Sea: Pilot Whales & Squid

New research released Wednesday offers a rare and profound look into the complex emotions of marine mammals. ⁠ Captured by Andrew Mulville of the Sea World Foundation, the video shows a mother whale and a companion staying close to the motionless calf on the seafloor. ⁠ ⁠ In a deeply moving display, the mother holds eye contact and gently touches the calf with her head and fin⁠ #whale #seaworld #marine #mammals #animals