First images of male-male humpback whale mating captured off Maui, Hawaii, reveal homosexual behavior in the species.

Researchers have captured images of humpback whales mating for the first time, with both individuals involved being male. The photographs, taken off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, mark the first sighting of sex in the species and provide the first evidence of homosexual behavior in humpback whales. Homosexual behavior is widespread among animals, and this discovery adds important information to the understanding of these magnificent creatures.

February 28, 2024
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