An observation of sexual behavior between two male humpback whales
Published in Marine Mammal Science, 2024
The first documented observation of male–male sexual behaviour in humpback whales. This observation adds to growing evidence of sexual diversity in cetaceans and contributes a novel data point to the understanding of humpback whale social behaviour.
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DOI: 10.1111/MMS.13119
Citation: Stack, S.H., Krannichfeld, L. and Romano, B. (2024). An observation of sexual behavior between two male humpback whales. Marine Mammal Science, e13119. DOI: 10.1111/MMS.13119
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