How Whales Breastfeed Underwater

Описание: How Whales Breastfeed Underwater

This video reveals the astonishing way a mother whale feeds her baby deep underwater — a process that seems impossible at first glance.

Whales have a unique biological system called mammary slits, located near the tail region. When the baby whale gets hungry, it swims under the mother’s belly and gently nudges these mammary slits. This small push activates the mechanism: the mother’s nipple extends outward, and she actively squirts milk directly into the baby’s mouth.

Unlike humans, whale calves cannot latch and suck underwater. Instead, the mother forcefully sprays the milk so it flows straight into the calf’s mouth without mixing with ocean water. To help with this, the baby whale rolls its tongue into a tube-like shape, guiding the milk directly into the throat.

Whale milk is another remarkable feature — it isn’t liquid like cow’s milk. It has a thick, toothpaste-like consistency, allowing the calf to consume it efficiently in the ocean. This nutrient-rich milk helps baby whales gain several kilograms of weight every single day.

This extraordinary feeding system is one of nature’s most brilliant evolutionary solutions, designed specifically for survival in the deep sea.

NOTE TO VIEWERS

This video contains AI-generated visuals and is created only for educational purposes, aiming to explain how marine mammals nurse underwater.

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