The last scientific record of a sperm whale birth was 1986, without audio or video. During a routine observation off Dominica in July, National Geographic Explorers and researchers from Project CETI came upon a remarkable event: the birth of a sperm whale. Because the team happened to be equipped with advanced technology, their data will likely reveal more than we’ve ever known about the species. https://on.natgeo.com/46dwHzA Video by Project CETI Video hosted by Allie Yang | National Geographic

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