Humpback Whales and Orcas: Ocean Dynamics

The video explores the surprising behavior of humpback whales, which often intervene in orca attacks to protect not only their own species but also other marine animals. Despite the energy cost and risk, humpbacks have been observed defending various species, including seals and porpoises. Researchers are puzzled by this behavior, as it doesn't directly benefit the humpbacks. Theories suggest it might be a learned behavior from past experiences with orcas or a general response to orca hunting sounds. The video concludes by highlighting the humpbacks' role as ocean heroes.

What nickname is given to orcas due to their hunting strategies?

• Lions of the Sea

• Wolves of the Sea

• Bears of the Water

• Tigers of the Ocean

How do adult humpback whales respond to orca attacks?

• They flee to deeper waters

• They call for help from other species

• They fight back fiercely

• They hide among coral reefs

What is surprising about humpback whales' behavior towards other species?

• They ignore other species

• They protect unrelated species from orcas

• They attack other species

• They only protect their own kind

What percentage of the time do humpbacks protect other species instead of their own?

• 25%

• 89%

• 50%

• 11%

What is a significant cost for humpbacks when they protect other species?

• Loss of habitat

• Loss of social status

• Increased predation

• Energy expenditure

What is one theory about why humpbacks protect other species?

• They are trying to impress other whales

• They have a soft spot for other species

• They are confused by the sounds

• They are practicing for future attacks

What do researchers suggest about the humpbacks' protective behavior?

• It is a random act with no purpose

• It is a learned behavior from humans

• It may benefit their species enough to persist

• It is purely instinctual

What is a potential reason humpbacks might rush to an orca fight?

• They want to join the orcas

• They are attracted by the noise

• They are looking for food

• They are trying to migrate

What is one challenge researchers face in understanding humpback behavior?

• Whales' unpredictable migration patterns

• Limited observation opportunities

• Inability to communicate with whales

• Lack of technology

What is the main question researchers have about humpback whales?

• Why they travel in pods

• Why they sing complex songs

• Why they protect other species

• Why they migrate so far