When sperm whale researcher Rui Prieto shouted “head ramming!” during a routine day of research off the coast of Spain, the scientific team on board was understandably excited. After all, this type of ...

With the notable exception of humans, most mammals give birth alone. But in July 2023, researchers in the Caribbean witnessed something extraordinary: sperm whales not only attending a birth but ...

During the birth of a sperm whale in 2023, the whales allowed our team to remain in close proximity, a level of trust we believe is a direct result of our gentle methods. I feel tremendous empathy for ...

“Sperm whales became the center of our research due to their remarkable biological and linguistic complexity,” Dr. Gruber explains to A-Z Animals. “They possess a massive 18-pound brain that is highly ...

Adult female whales gathered to help during birth process They lifted the newborn to sea surface for first breaths Birth process observed in Caribbean off Dominica's coast March 26 (Reuters) - When a ...

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) go deep. They can dive 1,300 to 4,000 feet-deep and also travel as much as 15,000 miles per year. These depths and distances make sperm whales and other whale ...

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