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Four sperm whales socializing while hanging head down | Dominica

Four sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) hanging head down in the water, engaged in social interaction. Sperm whales are tactile, often making body contact with other whales, as shown here. They also produce a lot of sound during social interaction like this. Photo taken in Roseau, Dominica.

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Four sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) hanging head down in the water, engaged in social interaction. Sperm whales are tactile, often making body contact with other whales, as shown here. They also produce a lot of sound during social interaction like this. Photo taken in Roseau, Dominica.