Overview
- Humpback whales in southeast Alaska create and manipulate bubble nets to catch krill, demonstrating advanced tool use.
- Researchers used suction-cup tags and drones to study the whales' behaviors from above and below the water.
- This unique hunting method allows whales to capture up to seven times more prey in a single dive.
- The study highlights the importance of understanding whale behaviors for effective conservation strategies.
- The findings place humpback whales among the rare group of animals that both manufacture and use their own tools.