Why are whales throwing seaweed on their heads?
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Scientists think the newly found behaviour, called kelping, could be a form of play.

Whales enjoy throwing seaweed on their heads and holding it in their mouths as makeshift toothbrushes, new research from Australia suggests.

Scientists examined the behaviour - called kelping - by analysing aerial footage and social media posts of more than 160 whale interactions.

They found...

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