Humpback whales may be secretly trying to talk to humans, scientists say

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Humpback whales have been documented for the first time creating large bubble rings in water during friendly interactions with humans, suggesting they could be trying to communicate with us.

The whales are known to use bubbles to hunt prey and when competing to escort females.