Whale Behavior Quiz

What is the playful behavior of whales with seaweed called?

• Kelp dancing

• Seaweed surfing

• Kelping

• Algae frolicking

What is the main source of data for the new research on whale kelping events?

• Scientific journals

• Social media

• Television documentaries

• Books

Why might regions with more whale-watching activities have more documented kelp play?

• They have more kelp

• They have more observers

• They have more whales

• They have more boats

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

• It must be aggressive, competitive, and stressful.

• It must be voluntary, enjoyable, and not stress-inducing.

• It must be repetitive, boring, and tiring.

• It must be solitary, quiet, and calming.

Why might balancing seaweed be stimulating for whales?

• Because it is a form of exercise.

• Because their rostrums have fine hair follicles.

• Because it helps them find food.

• Because it makes them invisible to predators.

What does kelping reveal about humpback whales?

• Their aggressive nature

• Their migratory patterns

• Their gentle and inquisitive nature

• Their feeding habits

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Who is Olaf Meynecke?

• A marine biologist at Harvard University

• A Research Fellow in Marine Science at Griffith University

• A famous oceanographer

• A wildlife photographer

What is the main topic of the article?

• The diet of humpback whales

• The migration of sea turtles

• The self-medication behavior of marine mammals

• The breeding habits of dolphins

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