The moment a mother humpback whale gently helps her newborn calf to take its very first breath has been captured on camera. The rare event is described as the 'Holy Grail' for whale-watchers. Marine scientists said they watched in astonishment as the mother swam beneath the distressed baby and lifted it above the water, clearing its blowhole to take in air.
Good to see the tyke swimming and breathing at the same time (there's a video at the linked article). Took him a couple of minutes to get it right. Took me about 13 years!
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