"Unprecedented Photos: Male Humpback Whales Captured in First-Ever Sexual Encounter"
For the first time, humpback whales engaging in sexual activity have been photographed, and both whales involved were male. The encounter, captured off the coast of Hawaii, challenges previous notions about humpback whale behavior and represents the first evidence of homosexual behavior in the species. The sighting, confirmed by scientists, occurred in January 2022 and has been detailed in a newly published study. The research suggests that cetaceans like humpback whales may engage in same-sex copulation for various reasons, including reproductive behaviors or social alliances.