Sperm whale nursing has been a scientific mystery for decades, but new footage finally reveals the whole story. Unlike most mammals, sperm whale moms hide their nipples inside a mammary slit. When a calf is ready to feed, it bumps the mother’s underside, slides its lower jaw into the slit, triggers the nipple to pop out, and suckles as thick, yogurt-like milk shoots directly into its mouth. This behavior was confirmed through years of underwater observation and captured beautifully in National G

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