Unique “mugging” behaviour attracts whale watchers to Hervey Bay | ABC NEWS
“Mugging” is a common sight for whale watchers in Hervey Bay, where humpback whales encircle a vessel and interact with the people on board.
Marine scientists are allaying concerns the whales’ interaction with humans could be harmful, saying the behaviour instead enriches their social development.
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