Whale Playfulness with Seaweed

What other objects have whales been documented moving through the water?

• Rocks and shells

• Logs and jellyfish

• Seaweed and coral

• Fish and crabs

How many kelping events were compiled in the new research?

• Over 50

• Over 75

• Over 100

• Over 150

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Why do humpback whales tend to migrate closer to shore?

• To avoid predators

• To find more food

• To do more activities at the surface

• To find warmer water

What new method has helped us study whale behavior with kelp?

• Submarines

• Satellites

• Drones

• Underwater cameras

How long can whales play with or use kelp?

• Up to 10 minutes

• Up to 30 minutes

• Up to an hour

• Up to two hours

What are the three criteria for a behavior to be considered play according to animal researchers?

• It is voluntary and enjoyable, different from serious behaviors, and the animals don't seem stressed or hungry

• It is loud, fast, and involves many animals

• It is quiet, slow, and involves only one animal

• It is aggressive, competitive, and involves food

What might be a benefit of whales toying with seaweed other than just being fun?

• It helps them swim faster

• It reduces bacterial growth on their skin

• It makes them invisible

• It helps them sing better

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What is a whale louse more closely related to?

• A fish

• A bird

• A shrimp or small crab

• A dolphin