'It's so chaotic': Humpback whales are forming super-groups
Summary
BBC Future reports a record surge in humpback whale super-groups off South Africa, with 304 individuals identified in a single day and 208 the day before, highlighting a population rebound after historic whaling. The piece notes the use of AI-enabled photo-ID via Happywhale to track individuals and movements, discusses potential drivers of the aggregation, and acknowledges ongoing threats to the species.