Science, Space and Technology News 2024
Recent research has upended traditional views on Baird’s beaked whales by discovering a population that thrives in shallow, coastal waters near the Commander Islands. This adaptation highlights the importance of understanding the diverse behaviors and habitats of whale species for effective conservation efforts. Credit: Olga Filatova, University of Southern Denmark
Now, the world gets a new and surprising insight into the world of distant beaked whales through a scientific study of a population of Baird’s beaked whales. The population has unexpectedly been found near the coast and in shallower waters than previously observed.Filatova and Fedutin have many years of whale studies in the northern Pacific behind them, and it was during an expedition to the Commander Islands in 2008 that they first saw a group of Baird’s beaked whales near the coast.
“It is uncharacteristic for this species,” says Olga Filatova, who also points out that the population likely has adapted to this particular habitat and thus deviates from the established perception that all beaked whales roam far out at sea and in deep waters. According to Olga Filatova, social learning is at play when groups develop preferences for, for example, habitats and prey.
Other examples of cultural traditions in whales include when they develop specific hunting traditions: some slap their tails to stun fish, some generate waves to wash seals off ice floes, and some chase fish onto the beach.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Unlocking the Secret of Aging: Scientists Uncover Surprising Role of Long GenesScience, Space and Technology News 2024
Read more »
Hwang Jung Eum And Lee Joon Uncover Surprising Truths In “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection”“The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” has unveiled new stills ahead of its premiere! Season 2 of the hit 2023 drama “The Escape of the Seven,” which told the revenge story about a man who dreams of becoming the king of a castle built on fake news, “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” will...
Read more »
Bronze Age to Byzantine: Scientists Uncover 46 Archaeological Sites Thought To Be Lost to HistoryScience, Space and Technology News 2024
Read more »
Scientists uncover new phenomenon of how white dwarf stars cheat deathA new study challenges our understanding of the stellar life cycle of white dwarf stars.
Read more »
Scientists uncover a causal relationship between remote extreme heat and the Canadian wildfires in 2023Wildfires are events that can have significant impacts on ecosystems and human society. In the context of global warming, there has been a notable surge in the frequency and ferocity of wildfires in the Northern Hemisphere over recent years. In 2023, Canada experienced an unprecedented wildfire event, with CO2 emissions increasing by 527.
Read more »
Scientists uncover evidence that microplastics are contaminating archaeological remainsResearchers have for the first time discovered evidence of microplastic contamination in archaeological soil samples.
Read more »