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This 2023 photo provided by Project CETI shows female sperm whales holding a newborn calf above the water until it can swim on its own

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Video. ‘Unbelievable’: Rare footage shows whales support birth of calf

Updated: 27/03/2026 - 12:42 GMT+1

“It's amazing: when faced with this impossible challenge, these animals come together to succeed,” says Project CETI's Shane Gero.

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