For the first time ever, cinematographers capture a humpback whale birth before the 5000 mile voyage to their feeding grounds. In Maui, and worldwide, scientists have only recorded a handful of...

An exclusive first look at National Geographic’s new series, “Incredible Animal Journeys,” shows a rare glimpse of a humpback whale giving birth.SUBSCRIBE: h...

Sep 5, 2023 · The scientist David Gruber explains the mission of Project CETI, and what his team has learned about how whales communicate. Still haven’t subscribed to The ...

Mar 9, 2025 · How Many Months is a Blue Whale Pregnant? The gestation period for a blue whale is generally 10 to 12 months. This means that a female blue whale carries her calf for roughly a year before giving birth. Understanding this timeline is crucial when considering the life cycle and reproductive patterns of these magnificent creatures.

Nov 25, 2020 · How many babies do blue whales have? Blue whales give birth to a single calf, every 2-3 years after a gestation period of 10-11 months. The calf is about 20-25 feet long and weighs about 6,000 pounds at birth.

Mar 9, 2025 · Blue whale births remain unseen because they occur in winter, when researchers typically aren't observing them. By the time whales return to summer feeding grounds, their calves are already weaned. Only two blue whale births have ever been recorded in human history, both occurring decades ago.

Nov 27, 2010 · In this short, simulated video, a blue whale gives birth to her calf in the calm, blue waters off of Costa Rica. Moving her body rhythmically, the whale pushes her calf into the ocean.