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Bottlenose Dolphin saves Two Sperm Whales

By macallister on 6/16/09 6:13am
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There are more things in heaven and earth than we can understand.

But even when we don't understand, it's appropriate to admire, I think.

Sperm Whales Make Great Babysitters

By sarajean on 6/13/09 9:59pm
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Yes, moms and dads at your wit’s end, constantly searching for a decent sitter who won’t monopolize the phone, screw up your TiVo and leave your house smelling like fried opossum—your solution is before you: the sperm whale!

As scientists have recently discovered, sperm whale mothers organize their babysitting sessions—much like human moms and dads do for carpooling—so they can take turns hunting for food. Apparently the commute of 2,000 feet below sea level to search for squid to eat is too much for whale tykes, so the mamas just take turns.

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