Post #453268

2025-08-03 15:04 UTC

Humpback whales are crashing orca hunts – seemingly driven by an instinct to rescue other animals. It’s one of the ocean’s most unexpected mysteries: a seal is being hunted by a pod of killer whales… when out of nowhere, two humpback whales rush in, trumpeting, massive, and seemingly determined to stop the kill. (1/6)

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@paninid@mastodon.world 2025-08-03 15:04

This isn’t a fluke. In a study of 115 documented cases, scientists observed humpbacks confronting orcas during hunts – and in nearly 90% of those cases, the humpbacks disrupted the attack. Even more surprising? Many of the animals they protected weren’t even their own kind. (2/6)

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@altbot@fuzzies.wtf 2025-08-03 15:04

@paninid@mastodon.world The image depicts a dramatic scene in the ocean where a humpback whale is prominently featured, with its head and part of its body visible above the water. A seal is perched on the whale's head, adding a unique element to the scene. In the background, an orca (killer whale) is visible, swimming towards the whale, suggesting an interaction between the two species. The water is choppy, with splashes around the whale, indicating movement. The background shows a distant shoreline with hills, providing context to the marine environment. The image includes text that reads, "Humpback whales have interrupted over 100 orca hunts, and no one knows why," highlighting an intriguing aspect of whale behavior. The overall composition captures a moment of wildlife interaction, emphasizing the size and presence of the humpback whale in contrast to the orca. Provided by @altbot@fuzzies.wtf, generated privately and locally using Ovis2-8B 🌱 Energy used: 0.203 Wh

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@MaryAustinBooks@mstdn.social 2025-08-03 15:21

@paninid@mastodon.world So they save seals under attack by orcas, but not yachts? They have better judgment than anybody defending Musk.

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