Humpback whales are forming super-groups

Humpback whales are forming super-groups, a behavioral shift that has captivated Hacker News with 90 points. Recent surveys off the coast of South Africa recorded 70 whales in a single feeding aggregation, triple the typical group size from a decade ago. The trend suggests a 40% increase in super-group sightings since 2020, possibly linked to recovering krill populations. Unlike typical tech stories, this non-tech entry proves that the forum rewards data-rich narratives about nature's adaptability.