We put the drone up to see the beauty of a humpback whale mum and its calf breaching. These whale calves learn to move by trial and repetition, practicing small up-and-down swims while staying close to their mother’s wake to save energy. In their first weeks, they use very soft contact calls that stay quieter than the surrounding ocean noise, likely as a way to avoid drawing attention from predators or competing escorts. The rich, fatty milk from the mother helps the calf develop quickly, with e

Whale mothers and calves are being trapped, dragged, and injured by shark nets that don’t even protect swimmers. Queensland must end this cruelty now. | And My Cat by GreaterGood