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Scientists are Using Tourist Videos to Understand Whales’ Mysterious ‘Gaping Behavior’

Scientists are Using Tourist Videos to Understand Whales’ Mysterious ‘Gaping Behavior’

A whale partially emerges from the blue ocean, showing its head and fin above the water's surface under a clear sky.

Researchers are using tourist videos and drone footage to understand a rare humpback whale behavior called "gaping," where the animals open their mouths wide, even when there is no food around.

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