All articles tagged with #headbutting
Researchers captured the first documented on-camera headbutts between sperm whales, observed in the Azores and Balearic Islands, showing that young whales initiate the behavior; the study, published in Marine Mammal Science, seeks to understand its function and invites others with footage to share.
University of St Andrews researchers used drones to document headbutting among sub-adult sperm whales in the Azores and Balearic Islands, overturning the idea that this behavior is limited to large adult males. The study, published in Marine Mammal Science, notes questions about why the behavior occurs and how it affects group dynamics, and highlights drones as a powerful tool for observing near-surface whale actions, echoing historic anecdotes of whales ramming ships.
Amanda Serrano has retracted her accusations against Katie Taylor, initially claiming Taylor intentionally headbutted her during their recent boxing match. After losing to Taylor by unanimous decision, Serrano expressed her frustration, but later apologized on social media, acknowledging that Taylor's fighting style naturally leads to head-to-head contact. Serrano congratulated Taylor on her victory and expressed hope for an exciting conclusion to their boxing trilogy.