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Sunday, 19 February 2023

Lonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows

Humpback whales are some of the most impressive and majestic creatures of the sea, known for their haunting and melodic songs that can often be heard echoing throughout the depths of the ocean. However, what is not commonly known is that these songs may actually be a sign of loneliness experienced by the whales. Recent research has shown that these beautiful songs may be a primal instinctive response to a lack of companionship for the humpbacks. It is thought that when a whale does not have a suitable social group with which to swim and interact, they release a plaintive song into the watery depths in search of other whales and a sense of belonging. This hypothesis was initially put forward by researchers studying the behavior of several groups of humpbacks in the Pacific Ocean. Upon observation, it was noted that when an isolated whale was encountered, its song was much more plaintive and melancholic than the songs sung by whales who had companions. Over time, the scientists noted a correlation between the songs and the social dynamics of the humpbacks – those who were alone had the saddest and most plaintive songs, while those who were in the presence of social groups had happier and more lively songs. Although the activities of whales are still not fully understood, it is likely that the melancholic tunes sung by lone humpbacks can be seen as a sign of loneliness. For many of these remarkable creatures, the need for companionship is as strong as that of any social animal, and their songs may simply be a form of communication to help them in their search for companionship. In further support of this idea, recent studies of other whale species have produced similar results. For example, a study of blue whales in the Pacific revealed that the songs of the isolated whales were much sadder and more plaintive than their counterparts who were with their pods. This suggests that loneliness is not only an issue for humpbacks but for other whale species too. Although the research into the melancholy songs sung by whales is still in its early stages, the observations made by the scientists go some way to explaining the songs of the humpbacks. It is thought that the whales use their plaintive tunes as a way to connect with their own kind and to draw attention to their plight. Despite the melancholy nature of these tunes, it is also a reminder of the importance of companionship among the whale species. It demonstrates that, regardless of species, social connection is a key factor in the happiness of animals. These remarkable creatures should serve as a reminder to us all of the importance of connecting with others and the need for companionship.

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