Sperm whales are among the most social animals on the planet.

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Sperm whales are among the most social animals on the planet. And until recently, just four births were recorded over a 60-year period. Then in July 2023, scientists who were conducting field work in the Caribbean Sea dropped what they were doing and recorded two sperm whale family groups come together to assist with the birth of a newborn calf. @ScienceAlert has more:

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