Older female killer whales protect their sons from fights (but let their daughters fend for themselves!) - Upgoat

Older female killer whales protect their sons from fights (but let their daughters fend for themselves!)
submitted by paul_neri to Nature 1.8 yearsJul 21, 2023 03:17:18 ago (+4/-1) (www.dailymail.co.uk)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12319775/Talk-mummys-boy-Older-female-killer-whales-protect-sons-fights-let-daughters-fend-study-finds.html

Agreed.

He said the similarities with humans are 'intriguing', adding: 'Just as in humans, it seems that older female whales play a vital role in their societies – using their knowledge and experience to provide benefits including finding food and resolving conflict.'

Projection isn't intriguing, it's nauseating.

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