Scientists Filmed a Whale Birth. The Surprise: Mom Had Many Helpers.

The episode, involving a group of sperm whales, adds to evidence that humans aren’t the only species that gets some form of assistance during and after delivery.

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Scientists Filmed a Whale Birth. The Surprise: Mom Had Many Helpers.

NYTimes •published Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC •fetched Mar 26, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC