Whale watchers were treated to an underwater spectacle when they saw a\u00a0humpback whale\u00a0zooming through the water after a pod of\u00a0dolphins.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Seven seconds of pure wild,\u201d says marine biologist\u00a0Caine Delacy<\/a>, founder of\u00a0Just the Wild<\/a>, on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>. “Chasing dolphins and being able to keep up is no easy feat, yet we watched five whales doing just that for hours.\u201d<\/p>\n In the footage, a humpback whale<\/a> soars through the water, turning on a dime with surprising agility as it chases the dolphins<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Incredible footage shows a humpback whale\u00a0chasing dolphins. Credit: Caine Delacy, Just the Wild<\/p>\n In a recent study, researchers from\u00a0Griffith University<\/a>\u00a0reviewed hundreds of photos and videos from members of the public and found that whales and dolphins may well play with each other.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Behavioural studies of marine mammals such as these provide insight into their complex social structures, play a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of marine ecosystems and the interactions among marine species,\u201d says lead author Olaf Meynecke, Griffith University\u2019s whales and climate programme lead in a\u00a0statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n Video and image credit: Caine Delacy, Just the Wild<\/a><\/p>\n More amazing wildlife stories from around the world<\/p>\n