NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- After being in labor for 15 hours, Bella delivered a beautiful 139 pound baby boy, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium announced last week.
As you may have guessed, we're not talking about a human delivery.
We're referring to 14-year-old beluga whale Bella giving birth to her 5'3" long bundle of joy -- which was captured in an awe-inspiring video. (WATCH ABOVE)
Now, though, first-time mom Bella and her son are spending time away from the camera, spending time alone and bonding.
"As the calf swam to the surface and took its first breath, it brought with it the palpable hope of new life and fresh beginnings -- something we all appreciate," said Dr. Bridget Coughlin, president and CEO of Shedd Aquarium. "We at Shedd Aquarium continue to be humbled by the opportunity we have to share this excitement with the public and create meaningful moments of wonder and learning through the aquatic animal world."
While most beluga calves are usually born tail first -- allowing them to unfurl their flukes before the final push and swim to the surface for that all-important first breath -- Bella's calf arrived headfirst. Despite this, the calf immediately powered itself to the surface.
