Humpback Whales Demonstrate Tool-Making Abilities With Bubble Nets

New research reveals humpback whales' sophisticated use of bubble nets to enhance hunting efficiency, placing them among rare tool-using animals.

Humpback whales create and manipulate bubble nets to trap prey more effectively.
This behavior allows them to capture up to seven times more prey in a single dive.
The study was conducted in Southeast Alaska using drones and suction-cup tags.
Researchers highlight the whales' behavioral flexibility and intelligence.
The findings underscore the importance of conserving whale feeding grounds amid environmental changes.