Altruism At Its Truest
“There is a published scientific paper about humpbacks protecting other species of animals, by Robert Pitman. For instance, they hide seals under their pectoral fins to protect them from killer whales. They truly display altruism – sometimes at the risk of losing their own lives,” Ms. Hauser said in reference to Pitman’s earlier works.
Altruism At Its Truest
Keep Your Distance
However, it is important to note that Hauser still does not recommend approaching humpbacks for no valid reason. When asked why that is, the scientist cited from her personal experience. “I never touch the whales that I study unless they are sick or stranded on the beach,” she answered. “In my head, I was a bit amused since I write rules and regulations about whale harassment – and here I was being harassed by a whale.”
Keep Your Distance
