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Only #HumpbackWhale is capable of #bubblenet feeding, study finds
In a surprising discovery, a new study reveals that among seven species of #baleen #whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding strategy.
The research shows #humpbacks use their unique pectoral flippers to achieve this maneuver, shedding new light on the biomechanics of this iconic feeding strategy.
https://phys.org/news/2025-08-humpback-whale-capable-net.html