Join us as we talk about a recent paper that was published this year about postmortem attentive behavior (PAB) by humpback whales toward a deceased gray whale calf.  This type of behavior is rarely observed in mysticetes (baleen whales), and the fact that it was between 2 different species makes it even more unique.  Why would humpback whales be interested in a gray whale calf recently killed by killer whales (who were still feeding on the carcass)?  Is there a benefit to the humpback whales to do this, or is it just curiosity? Is this something that happens more often, it is just we aren't there to observe it?  Join us as we ponder these questions and discuss this unique event! 

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