Whales Playing with Seaweed

What term is used to describe whales playing with seaweed, as mentioned in the article?

• Whaling

• Kelping

• Seaweeding

• Aquaplay

According to the article, how many examples of whales playing with seaweed have been collected on social media?

• Over 50 examples

• Over 100 examples

• Over 200 examples

• Over 150 examples

Which of the following species is NOT mentioned as participating in "kelping"?

• Gray whales

• Southern right whales

• Blue whales

• Humpback whales

What is one of the two deductions made from the research on whales playing with seaweed?

• It is a form of communication

• It is playful and likely useful

• It is a mating ritual

• It is a way to find food

What is a potential useful aspect of whales playing with seaweed according to the article?

• Using the seaweed to camouflage

• Using the seaweed to attract mates

• Using the seaweed to scratch an itch or flick away parasites

• Using the seaweed to build shelters

What are the three criteria that a behavior must meet to be considered play, according to animal researchers?

• It must be voluntary, enjoyable, and different from serious behaviors

• It must involve physical activity, be performed in groups, and occur in water

• It must be a learned behavior, involve tools, and lead to immediate benefits

• It must be repetitive, solitary, and involve objects from the environment

What long-term benefits does play have for animals?

• It helps in finding food more efficiently

• It aids in boosting their coordination and movement skills

• It increases their ability to sleep for longer periods

• It enhances their hunting skills

Why might kelping be more than just play for whales?

• It helps them to navigate better in the ocean

• It could be useful for reducing bacterial growth on their skin

• It allows them to communicate with other sea creatures

• It is a way to attract mates during the breeding season

What is one reason why whales might push through seaweed repeatedly?

• To find hidden food sources within the seaweed

• To entertain and impress human observers

• To rid themselves of unwanted guests like barnacles and sea lice

• To prepare the seaweed for consumption

What are whale lice more closely related to?

• A type of seaweed

• A shrimp or small crab

• A species of fish

• A type of plankton