A Bizarre New Humpback Whale Behavior Dubbed “Gaping” Leaves Scientists Baffled

1 · Thedebrief · May 5, 2026, 3:52 p.m.
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Summary
Scientists are puzzled by an unusual new behavior observed in humpback whales, which has been termed 'gaping.'
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