Scientists captured a rare sperm whale birth and found strong teamwork, communication, and social bonds in action underwater.

Marine scientists have filmed and scientifically described sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time – ...

An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the ...

Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.

The origins of whale midwifery might date back millions of years, the researchers say. Childbirth can be a beautiful but ...

Sperm whales are known to socialize, but scientists were stunned when they saw a group of sperm whales gather as one of them ...

Well, luck and some high-tech drones capturing the incredibly rare sight of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) being born ...

In 2023, researchers witnessed a rare event—a sperm whale being born. Their findings suggest a previously unknown level of ...

Sperm whales have been filmed headbutting each other for the first time ever, confirming 19th century reports of whales ...

Researchers have captured extraordinary footage of sperm whales randomly headbutting each other, confirming anecdotal reports ...

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Blue whale calves enter the world already the size of a bus, yet they still face danger. A hungry killer whale sees a slow, ...