From the BBC’s Ocean Giants documentary, watch this incredible clip to hear the extraordinary and mysterious song of the Humpback Whale. Why do they sing (or hum)? Does it serve a purpose? Are they making music for pleasure? Are they talking?
Watch this next: Mapping whale songs in the South Pacific.
And in the archives: watch more whale videos, including:
• Why (and how) do whales sing?
• A surprise diving encounter with a Humpback Whale
• This huge baby Sperm Whale
• Whale Fall (After Life of a Whale).
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