研究人員拍攝到抹香鯨出生畫面，為史上首次記錄
Researchers film first-ever recorded birth of a sperm whale
對於海洋科學來說，這是一個突破性的時刻，來自 CETI 計畫的研究人員捕捉到了史上首次抹香鯨生產的影像與錄音。
In a groundbreaking moment for marine science, researchers from Project CETI have captured the first-ever video and audio recording of a sperm whale giving birth.
這起事件發生於 2023 年 7 月 8 日的多米尼克外海，並於 2026 年公開。
The event occurred off the coast of Dominica on July 8, 2023, and was published in 2026.
一名 19 歲、名叫 Rounder 的鯨魚媽媽被另外 11 隻擔任「助產士」角色的鯨魚包圍。
A 19-year-old mother named Rounder was surrounded by 11 other whales who acted as midwives.
這種非凡的團隊合作表現顯示出抹香鯨具備跨越自身家族的深厚社交智慧。
This remarkable display of teamwork suggests that sperm whales possess a deep social intelligence that extends beyond their own families.
研究人員利用無人機與水下監聽器記錄了六小時的行為，提供了這些溫和巨獸複雜生活極其罕見的洞察。
Using drones and hydrophones, the researchers documented six hours of behavior, providing rare insight into the complex lives of these gentle giants.
這項發現挑戰了我們過去對鯨魚社會結構的理解，並證實這些動物展現了通常只見於社會結構更複雜物種的利他行為。
This discovery challenges our previous understanding of whale social structures and confirms that these animals exhibit altruistic behaviors typically associated with much more socially complex species.
透過記錄這些獨特的發聲與肢體互動，科學家在我們理解鯨類交流與野生生存策略方面開啟了嶄新的一頁。
By recording these unique vocalizations and physical interactions, scientists have opened a new chapter in our understanding of cetacean communication and survival strategies in the wild.
