Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
Summary
For the first time, a drone captured the birth of a humpback whale off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. The footage shows the newborn whale coming into the world and taking its first breath, which is very rare to see.Key Facts
- The birth was filmed by wildlife photographer Alexander Forrest during a whale migration.
- The whale showed unusual slow movement before giving birth.
- The video was taken on July 28, 2026, and is the first humpback whale birth recorded by drone.
- This is only the fourth full humpback whale birth ever recorded on film worldwide.
- ORRCA, a whale research and rescue group, monitored the mother and calf after birth.
- Humpback whales were once endangered due to commercial whaling but are now partially protected.
- Four out of 14 humpback whale groups remain endangered, and one is listed as threatened.
- The video may help scientists learn more about whale births and early calf behavior.
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