Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of why a narwhal was adopted by a group of beluga whales in
Another possibility…the belugas were worried about the narwhal all alone. I know researchers may prefer to downplay “humanizing” characteristics like sympathy, in order to avoid inappropriate anthropomorphism, but that may be the best explanation here. Anyone who’s lived around animals for long can see they, too, have emotions, including kindness.













