Thanks to Lyle Krannichfeld & Brandi Romano, this unprecedented behavior was documented.
Off Maui's coast, an extraordinary scene unfolds beneath the waves.
One whale robust and vigorous, the other injured yet enduring, revealing complex social interactions.
A once-in-a-lifetime encounter that challenges our understanding of whale behavior.
Similar behaviors in other species suggest a wide spectrum of sexual behavior in the animal kingdom.
This discovery underlines the need for continued exploration and conservation of our oceans.