Sperm Whales' Extraordinary Birth Ritual

Rare footage from 2023 captures a sperm whale birth, revealing an extraordinary team effort by female whales. Eleven whales, mostly females, supported the mother and newborn, lifting the calf above water to help it breathe and swim. This cooperative behavior, rare outside primates, highlights the strong social bonds in sperm whale societies led by females. The whales used slower, longer clicks to coordinate their help, with even unrelated females joining in. This discovery opens doors to understanding whale cooperation, but more footage is needed for further insights.

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