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Scientists Catch Rare Whale Emergence Time As Nearby Whales Help Mother

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A newborn Humpback calf with its mother

Scientists have captured rare underwater footage of a whale giving birth, revealing a level of cooperation and support from nearby whales that researchers say has rarely been recorded in the wild. Video, recorded by the team of marine scientistsit not only shows the time of birth but also shows how other whales stayed close and … 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