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Rare Moment in Nature Recorded: Birth of a Whale Filmed, This is How Little Giants Come into the World!
Scientists from Project CETI recorded a very rare moment, the birth of a female whale near the island of Dominica, reports The Guardian.
TL;DR
- Project CETI scientists filmed a rare whale birth near Dominica.
- The female whale, Rauna, was assisted by other females during the 34-minute labor.
- Other whales pushed the newborn calf to the surface for air immediately after birth.
- This type of help during birth from unrelated individuals is very rare in animals other than primates.
- Changes in whale communication were observed, suggesting coordination and protection of the calf.