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Taking a pod: Scientists see sperm whales interacting with the birth of a newborn | CNN

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A sperm whale calf swims next to its mother.

When a marine biologist, Shane Gero, saw a stream of blood spread across the water where a group of sperm whales had gathered in the Caribbean, he feared the worst—being injured by one of the whales, perhaps due to a predator attack. But then he saw something unexpected and unusual above the water: the head … Read more

The birth of a Sperm whale recorded on video for the first time shows that it is a team effort, as outside females help the mother.

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A whale’s first season at sea reveals more than just birth. They show a level of care, cooperation, and communication that scientists are only beginning to understand. An international research group called Project CETI, also known as the Cetacean Translation Initiative, has reported one of the most detailed whale births ever recorded. The … Read more