06/23/2026
Whales shed their entire outer layer of skin just like snakes. ππ
Every few weeks, they rub against sandy ocean floors and rocks to remove dead skin, parasites, and bacteria while helping wounds heal faster.
Scientists have even discovered special underwater "rubbing spots" where whales gather for what looks like a giant ocean spa day.
Nature never stops surprising us. πβ¨
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