Darren Croft

Darren Croft

researcher United Kingdom

Darren Croft is a researcher at the University of Exeter and the executive director of the Center for Whale Research, known for his studies on cetacean behavior. He has contributed significantly to understanding the social interactions and communication among killer whales, particularly in the context of their newly observed grooming behavior using kelp, which highlights the complex social bonds these marine mammals share.

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Panama Panama: Darren Croft is a researcher at the University of Exeter who highlighted the potential benefits of the tool use behavior for orca skin health. 9

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Las orcas fabrican ‘herramientas’ con algas para rascarse unas a otras

Paraguay Paraguay: Darren Croft, from the University of Exeter, emphasized the potential benefits of algae use for the health of orcas' skin. 8

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Orcas usan algas como herramientas para frotarse entre ellas - Ciencia

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Darren Croft from the University of Exeter explained the significance of the kelp massages among killer whales. 8

BBC: Killer whales 'massage' each other using kelp

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Darren Croft is a researcher at the University of Exeter and executive director of the Center for Whale Research. 8

The Guardian: Killer whales seen grooming each other with kelp in first for marine tool use | Cetaceans