Killer whales use seaweed tools in never-before-seen grooming behavior

Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an unprecedented behavior among marine mammals. This suggests a deeper social and cultural complexity in these endangered whales than scientists previously realized.

Jun 24, 2025 - 17:26
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Killer whales use seaweed tools in never-before-seen grooming behavior
Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an unprecedented behavior among marine mammals. This suggests a deeper social and cultural complexity in these endangered whales than scientists previously realized.