Sperm Whale Birth Captured: Females Rally to Shield Newborn Calf
TL;DR
Scientists documented one of the most detailed wild observations of a sperm whale birth, revealing cooperative female behavior as they protect the newborn calf and help it reach water safety, with observations tied to Project CETI.
- Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calf AP News
- Scientists Filmed a Whale Birth. The Surprise: Mom Had Many Helpers. The New York Times
- Scientists observe female sperm whales working together during a birth to protect the calf KSL.com
- The Astonishing Lessons of a Sperm-Whale Birth The New Yorker
- Incredible Video Shows Sperm Whales Come Together to Birth a Calf ScienceAlert
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