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Male Humpback Whale Intimate Social Activity

These three male humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) engaged in social interaction for an extended period of time. The whale at the top seemed to be the recipient of most of the attention, with the interactions often appearing intimate, sometimes aggressive. At least one of the bigger whales extended his penis during the interaction. Photographed in the Kingdom of Tonga.

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These three male humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) engaged in social interaction for an extended period of time. The whale at the top seemed to be the recipient of most of the attention, with the interactions often appearing intimate, sometimes aggressive. At least one of the bigger whales extended his penis during the interaction. Photographed in the Kingdom of Tonga.