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Sperm Whale Birth Study Points to Cooperation Beyond Kinship
Key Takeaways
- A March 2026 Science paper says non-kin cooperation during birth underpins sperm whale social complexity.
- The title suggests caregiving at birth may be foundational to whale social organization.
- The supplied material does not include methods or quantitative results.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.org