Finally, a birth where the mother doesn't have to deal with unsolicited advice from her sister-in-law.
First Drone Footage Captures Rare Humpback Whale Birth Off Australia
A drone pilot off Australia's north coast captured the first-ever footage of a humpback whale giving birth. The mother, drifting slowly towards shore, gave birth to a calf that surfaced for its first breath. The pilot and ORCCA documented the newborn's first day, with observations now headed for peer-reviewed publication.
Source: First Drone Footage Captures Rare Humpback Whale Birth Off Australia — ScienceAlert
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