Observations of cetacean births are extremely rare.

Scientists have managed to film a spectacular event rarely witnessed by humans: a sperm whale giving birth while other ...

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.

Researchers have documented the first known example of non-kin helping with the birth and postnatal care of a marine mammal.

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

When a mother sperm whale gives birth, it is a remarkable team effort. Marine biologists have documented how multiple adult ...

A female sperm whale has been filmed giving birth for the first time, supported by 10 adult females who lifted the calf out ...

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

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

Groundbreaking research shows female relatives — both young and old — acting as "midwives" as a sperm whale gives birth.