Frozen Encounter: Man Captures Incredible Video of Whale in Suspended Animation
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
An Australian TikTok celebrity, Brodie Moss, captured a rare and mesmerizing sight of a humpback whale engaging in a behavior known as "tail sailing." While paddling in a transparent kayak, Moss encountered a humpback whale with its tail sticking out of the water, seemingly frozen in place. He observed a baby whale swimming around the tail, and the two whales could be heard singing to each other. This behavior, occasionally witnessed by observers, has puzzled scientists for decades. Moss hopes his footage will contribute to a better understanding of this intriguing behavior.