Saturday, 25. July 2009
Topic: NATURE - on July 25, 2009 at 1:32:00 PM CEST
Pictured: 'Holy grail' of whale research as mother lifts her newborn out of the water to take its very first breath
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.
