New video reveals baby humpback whales nursing in Hawaii, a sight rarely seen by humans. A team of researchers used non-invasive suction cups to outfit seven baby humpback whales with special tags for recording data on nursing as well as other whale behaviors. During their time in Hawaii, the whale calves must drink enough milk to fatten up for a one to two-month migration back to Alaska. The researchers hope to understand the needs of mother whales and their calves during their time in the tropical breeding grounds and for their long migration.
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— source news.mongabay.com | 5 Jun 2020