StatisticsThursday, March 26, 2026Mongabay
Family and friends help sperm whale mother and newborn during birth
In July 2023, researchers in the Caribbean observed a rare phenomenon in which sperm whales exhibited social behaviors by assisting a mother during the birthing process of her newborn, highlighting the importance of social bonds among marine mammals. This remarkable behavior challenges the understanding of mammalian birth practices and emphasizes the need for further research into the social structures of whale populations.
