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Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻💻🧬Only #HumpbackWhale is capable of #bubblenet feeding, study finds
In a surprising discovery, a new study reveals that among seven species of #baleen #whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding strategy.
The research shows #humpbacks use their unique pectoral flippers to achieve this maneuver, shedding new light on the biomechanics of this iconic feeding strategy.
https://phys.org/news/2025-08-humpback-whale-capable-net.html
In a surprising discovery, a new study reveals that among seven species of #baleen #whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding strategy.
The research shows #humpbacks use their unique pectoral flippers to achieve this maneuver, shedding new light on the biomechanics of this iconic feeding strategy.
https://phys.org/news/2025-08-humpback-whale-capable-net.html
Only the humpback whale is capable of bubble-net feeding, study finds
In a surprising discovery, a new study reveals that among seven species of baleen whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding strategy. The research, led by recent University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa graduate Cameron Nemeth, shows humpbacks use their unique pectoral flippers to achieve this maneuver, shedding new light on the biomechanics of this iconic feeding strategy.
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#Migrating #baleen #whales transport high-latitude nutrients to tropical & subtropical ecosystems.
Migrating baleen whales transport high-latitude nutrients to tropical and subtropical ecosystems - Nature Communications
Baleen whales migrate from high latitude feeding grounds to subtropical reproductive winter grounds, translocating limiting nutrients across ecosystems. This study estimates the latitudinal movement of nutrients from carcasses, placentas and urea for four species of baleen whales that exhibit annual migrations.
FF255 🇫🇷 🇪🇺Râââh ! C'est quoi encore ce truc, là : #Baleen ?
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Hear how baby #Humpback #Whales burp and bark to beg for food.
The burps, barks and snorts #humpbackwhales make when asking their mother for milk are the first recorded instances of begging-like behavior in a #baleen whale.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/baby-humpback-whales-burp-and-bark-to-beg-mom-for-milk/
Charring Auh#Baleen is a filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales. To use baleen, the whale first opens its mouth underwater to take in water. The whale then pushes the water out, and animals such as krill are filtered by the baleen and remain as a food source for the whale. Baleen is similar to bristles and consists of
#Baleen is a filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales. To use baleen, the whale first opens its mouth underwater to take in water. The whale then pushes the water out, and animals such as krill are filtered by the baleen and remain as a food source for the whale. Baleen is similar to bristles and consists of
How #baleen #whales have adapted over past 50M years
The new study "Into the Blue: Exploring #genetic mechanisms behind the #evolution of #baleenwhales," explores key genetic adaptations of these diverse #whale species around #oceans—giving new insights into risks and opportunities for their survival. The study looks at intriguing mammals—from gigantism of largest blue and fin whales, to diving and migratory abilities of other whales: including humpbacks, minkes & gray.
https://phys.org/news/2024-08-blue-baleen-whales-million-years.html
The new study "Into the Blue: Exploring #genetic mechanisms behind the #evolution of #baleenwhales," explores key genetic adaptations of these diverse #whale species around #oceans—giving new insights into risks and opportunities for their survival. The study looks at intriguing mammals—from gigantism of largest blue and fin whales, to diving and migratory abilities of other whales: including humpbacks, minkes & gray.
https://phys.org/news/2024-08-blue-baleen-whales-million-years.html
Lukas VFN 🇪🇺#Baleen plates provide new insight on life history of blue and fin whales https://phys.org/news/2024-07-baleen-plates-insight-life-history.html Paper by Malia Smith et al.: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.11376
"The analysis revealed approximately six years of life history data for blue whales and four years for fin #whales... providing a unique window into their behaviors over 80 years ago... The research was conducted using samples collected in the late 1940s that were recently rediscovered in the #Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History."
Baleen plates provide new insight on life history of blue and fin whales
Researchers have recently released a study in Ecology and Evolution outlining their in-depth analysis of historic baleen plates, the comb structures that are used by some species of whales to filter food, from Southern Hemisphere blue and fin whales. The research was conducted using samples collected in the late 1940s that were recently rediscovered in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.