First Documented Case of Homosexual Behavior in Humpback Whales

Researchers capture groundbreaking images of two male humpback whales engaging in sexual activity, marking a first in marine mammal science.

For the first time, scientists have documented two male humpback whales engaging in sexual activity, challenging previous understandings of their behavior.
The encounter, observed off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, was captured by photographers and confirmed by marine biologists.
This marks the first recorded instance of homosexual behavior in humpback whales, adding to the complexity of marine mammal social interactions.
Homosexual behavior is common in the animal kingdom and has been observed in many species, but never before in humpback whales.
The observation raises questions about the motivations behind such interactions and the social lives of these enigmatic giants.