Scientists Filmed a Whale Birth. The Surprise: Mom Had Many Helpers.
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Scientists Filmed a Whale Birth. The Surprise: Mom Had Many Helpers. The video taken in 2023 shows female whales from two family lines working together to support the labor during critical moments and lift the newborn calf above the water.