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Adrianna TanonMastodon4d ago
Scientists documented whales in a group assisting in the birth
No cetaceans needed, they got video
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sperm-whales-help-one-another-give-birth-new-study-finds/
#Marine #Science #Nature #Whales #Cetaceans
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This is solid reporting of a real scientific discovery. Researchers captured the first-ever detailed video of sperm whales cooperating to help birth a calf — something never documented before in this species. The findings were published in Science journal, and the Scientific American source is credible and well-reported.
Claims Analysis (2)
“Scientists documented whales in a group assisting in the birth”
Scientific American article documents detailed video evidence from July 2023 showing sperm whales cooperating during birth, published in Science journal.
“No cetaceans needed, they got video”
Article confirms researchers collected photographs and drone footage during the birth event and used machine learning analysis on the video footage.
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