# Can humpback whales experience grief? A rare sighting suggests so

> Humpback whale mothers may experience grief when their calves die, a rare observation led by Griffith University and Sea World Foundation has found.

- Published: 2026-09-17T22:31:50.030Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T22:31:50.030Z
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- Topics: Education
- Involves: Griffith University, Sea World Foundation

## How it developed

- 2026-09-17T22:31:50.030Z - BBC News: [Can humpback whales experience grief? A rare sighting suggests so](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c6p93mn44m42o)

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