The megattere, known for their extraordinary communication and complex behaviors, have recently captured the attention of the scientific community thanks to an unusual phenomenon. A group of researchers from Seti Institute and University of California he found that these magnificent creatures They tend to produce strange rings of bubbles when they are near human beings.
Although the use of air bubbles by megattere to create useful networks during hunting was already known, this new behavior seems to have a different function.
The study, published in the magazine Marine Mammal Sciencesuggests that bubble rings can constitute one form of interaction with man: a possible non -verbal language. The researchers have in fact observed that this behavior manifests itself above all in situations of curiosity, when the megattees approach boats.
While the phenomenon of circular bubbles has been well documented in other species, such as dolphins, it is the first time that it is observed with so much attention in megatting. The discovery opens new perspectives on the study of non -verbal communication and the intelligence of these fascinating sea creatures.
SOURCE: Marine Mammal Science
