Two Male Gray Whales Exhibit Possible Mating Behavior

Gray whales are among a host of marine mammals that display affection amongst all of their kind.
These two gray whales appear to be displaying mating behavior. At the very least, courting behavior.
These are merely observations.
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[@Blitzo8390]

Can’t wait for someone to start yelling ‘The ocean’s gone woke!’

[@tom-ss2mn]

These whales have obviously attended public schools where they are taught this. No way it's a natural occurance lol

[@imgonnatouchyouniceandslow]

@@tom-ss2mn they must be using social media

[@bpdlr]

OMG it's the gray agenda

[@tula1433]

Stopppppppppp 😂😂😂

[@TallDiana]

They’ve been indoc-fin-ated! 🏳️‍🌈🥰

[@KangMinseok]

Pretty much. The scientists involved hypothize that the penetrating whale Grape t the other for dominance, but the media spin it into a positive to push an agenda and ignore the actual science.

[@KangMinseok]

In this case, the scientists involved have clarified that it is their hypothesis that one of the whales was not a willing participant and the other may likely have been motivated by trying to establish dominance over a physically weakened competitor. I won't use the word, as it may get me deleted, but it starts with "r". This of course doesn't fit The Message, so it is not mentioned here. This is what we in the agenda-identification department call "lying by omission".

[@selenem3384]

i am wondering where the male whales penetrate each other...in the blow hole?

[@MCrvngraddip2013]

How do you not have like a million subscribers? Beautiful footage ❤

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Wow, thank you!

[@Elizabeth-fy7kd]

@@TheMalibuArtistI think the same, continue like this and you will reach a million. You already have a new subscriber.

[@edain6918]

When two whales are having a more romantic life than you 😂 Great video, as always. I really love your content about marine wildlife! Although I have thalassophobia, your way of showing and narrating the behavior of sharks and other marine animals is fascinating and addictive. Congratulations!! 💙🐋🐬🦈

[@grantmichael5803]

Alex Jones is about to have a field day with this one🤣

[@FTChomp9980]

Gray Whales are beautiful whales!

[@Alan07881]

*Gay whales

[@floridacracker_]

​@CowGoesMO0O This video left me with a lot of questions lol

[@sim392]

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[@Alan07881]

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[@vxlley_flower5672]

These two really put the "gay" in "gray"😂....I'll see myself out💀

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[@JonathanSoltero]

lol

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[@leslieholt813]

Amazing footage. It's like watching a beautiful ballet in the ocean isn't it. Great job as usual, thank you for all you do and the style in which you do it.🐳🐳

[@redrum0929]

What a brilliant, calming video! Great work! The majestic whales and your informative narration make for great content. Appreciate you and your work!

[@loz6795]

Such calming and soothing footage. I watch this all day long ☺️

[@stevendaniels3825]

These are amazing wow, ive seen alot of your videos, i know this one had to get you excited man!!!

[@erictheshark9045]

Again great filming.... and nice music! 🤩🐳

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thanks again!

[@yvettelucy7378]

One of your best!! Excellent footage, great editing, soothing score! Bravo and thank you!! Please ignore the “IMO” and other troglodytes who find their way here. Thank you for the beautiful work☮️

[@hulohai]

Hey great video man. Love the content as always.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@bedwards-maschotta6047]

I love your work! I agree, how do you not have a million subscribers?! Incredible. Thank you!!

[@jenn1234]

Another awesome video! Those whales are quite beautiful and the information was quite interesting (in a good way). I cant believe that a wonderful and informative video like this brings out haters………unbelievable! Keep up the awesome work. Nature does what it wants no matter if we like it or not and what you captured was beautiful! ❤️😄💙🐬🙏🏼

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it! I really appreciate your support. I'm not sure about folks who don't like to see nature, but I think it's majestic how these whales move.

[@jenn1234]

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[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you so much!

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[@doubleemeraldeyes]

Thanks for the amazing video

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What incredible footage! Just beautiful!

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I'm nearly late for work as I've dived into ocean with you. Absolutely stunning footage. Hello from UK

[@Anne-cq5qz]

Thank you for this really beautiful video! I didn't know until now that whales could cuddle. And they look so elegant doing it.

[@shadycatz85]

the dislikes at animals displaying homosexual behaviours lol. great video!

[@phylliswurm9473]

Beautiful footage.

[@annakeye]

It has long been acknowledge by animal behaviourists that many species exhibit what we label 'homosexual' behaviour. What is not also made clear is it is very common among adolescent males of a species, such as in bottlenose dolphins. I imagine a marine biologist may be able to gauge the age of these two handsome bulls but I have to wonder if they're not quite up to full on breeding age. It is also possible that they're just enjoying the close physical contact resulting in sexual arousal. Either way it is absolutely fantastic footage. Thanks so much Carlos.

[@hraslan]

Nothing sexual here they did not mate. You can be affactionate with someone form the same sex only some civilizations are not used to it. In MENA it is the norm to hug and kiss your same sex friends and acquitances without any sexual connotations or desires. However, for animals and humans alike reproduction requires both genders and this shuts all other claims.

[@lmp8932]

Nothing sexual? Did you miss the erect penises rubbing against each other - a tad more sexual than hugging and giving your friends a kiss on the cheek! Intercourse is not a prerequisite for sexual gratification. Homosexual/homoerotic behaviour is seen in many species not just our own. They didn't 'choose the lifestyle', it is inherently genetic.@@hraslan

[@AKbaby89]

​@@hraslanso then gay sex, along with heterosexual sex with protection or with someone sterile isnt sexual because they arent reproducing?

[@tom-ss2mn]

Someone's in denial lol

[@arcticgoddess]

Yes, animal scientists have documented and accounted for same sex behavior, but because of American religious influence in politics, much of this information wasn't made public until scientists in other countries documented the same things. I wonder when we will advance enough as a species to leave the fairy stories behind, especially when it infringes on scientic gain and public benefit...

[@kirin.m.b.]

This made my day this is so beautiful

[@SerenityPeaceTree]

Gorgeous capture! Their dance is majestic...

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Yes they are majestic!

[@charlenecaldwell1912]

Amazing capture of these of these beautiful creatures!!

[@dustyjo1010]

With every video you’re exposing more and more people to nature that they would not otherwise see. And most people have to see to believe so thank you so much for showing what nature has to show. I appreciate this channel so much, thank you for everything you do. Shows we can just keep adding more animal species to the list of animals that show queer tendencies. 🎉

[@Jesusiscominglive777]

TY 4 another beautiful soothing music video & along with the amazing 2 grey whales & happy to learn that even the male's show so much affection & what a lovely break from all the bad news!! I hear that many are dying now bc of windmills.. I believe yr in the right profession u with yr awesome voice & teaching ability & beautiful videos of these amazing creatures.. tyvm🙏🇺🇸🌠🕊️🪔☄️💫

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[@thechickenwizard8172]

Wow, can't believe there are people insulting you for showing whales engaging in natural behavior (oh the horror!) This was beautiful, people need to learn to appreciate all parts of nature, and detach their own morals/beliefs from the natural world.

[@tula1433]

So interesting how before we were socialized against it, most humans wouldn’t think twice about engaging in homosexual behavior. Most animals do it. It’s the “rules” that stop most people from being more open to trying things!!

[@JimL2883]

@@tula1433It’s a result of the Fall. It affected all creation. That’s why all creation longs for the return of Christ to redeem the world. Those without the Spirit cannot understand that.

[@tula1433]

@@JimL2883 you talk to a man in the clouds but homosexuals are the crazy ones?

[@KangMinseok]

Grape is natural. And that's what the scientists reviewing these cases hypothize this is. Grape of one male whale by the other to establish dominance.

[@andreglenn74]

Ótimo vídeo !! Really great ! Parabéns!

[@andig.2247]

So interesting!

[@rabooey]

Just Randy and Gerald doing a little experimenting after a few drinks.

[@proserpine8857]

Brokeback Ocean

[@declanfleming7400]

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[@rstar6496]

Exceptional as always. Thank you.

[@treasurechest123]

Beautiful images and well narrated as always. I was born in Santa Monica and lived in Los Angeles the first 30 years of my life (now live in the easter US) and I had NO idea what was just beyond my line of vision while at Santa Monica beach growing up as a kid. I had NO idea. I have always loved sea creatures and a long-time shark fan, yet what I loved seemed so unreachable…your films have taught me this incredible sea life was just right in front of me that entire time. Wow. Thank you!

[@luminousghosts]

Strongest force in nature is love.

[@harlendevraak1202]

I bet they're going to San Francisco. Ikea, to be exact, to buy lots of vases. Also, what a lovely couple! I hope they stay happy together.

[@angelarizzo1790]

Lindo, amei. Parabéns 😘

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Obrigado Angela!

[@lisacaloh9325]

Gay whales for the win!! 😂 But really, wow, beautiful footage, this is one of your best from an artistic perspective. I’m so excited for you to see San Ignacio! My wife and I visited right before the pandemic started, and it was one of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had. Enjoy!

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i will never get over how gorgeous your videos are ❤

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Wow, thank you!

[@truedetectiveseason1494]

California is the place to be for the grays.

[@trashpandaY2K]

Awwe they've always been like that just deep in the sea. Its OK to be out now (somewhat)

[@lifesahobby]

Savage, best of luck later in the month in baha

[@Jonesingforever]

I think these are just two guys who can't score any girls so they have to get creative

[@wmanthonyphotography]

Eschrichtius ROBUSTUS!

[@kaviyaneskandari2316]

I would love to fly drones too! I used to as a kid, but legislation is making it much harder these days.. I live in Austria (in the EU) and since 2021 there are a lot of Guidelines (and much greater costs) involved.. Even when I'm flying in a completely secluded place I can face high fines They don't even care if the drone is less than 250g😢

[@Itagain2day]

They live by California.

[@Shauri_ishere]

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[@rubr949]

2023 everything is geh

[@stevendaniels3825]

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[@dianneledford3681]

Beautiful ❤but is it possible that 5he largest male is teaching the ritual mating behavior for the females an it's not so much same gender interest as it is teaching an passing on the knowledge of the older male to the young male

[@TheMalibuArtist]

That's an interesting thought. I'm no whale expert, but videos like this are beneficial to sparking your kind of thinking. Understanding nature is circle of observation.

[@bennyfairfax1]

It could be but there have been many animals interested in the same sex

[@logandelacruz2152]

They seem to be the same size, more or less.

[@jojobradzi]

Oops amazing footage . This now proves even when fighting grey whales are graceful...

[@andrewjones9991]

Who says homosexuality is unnatural? Happens in nature all the time.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

There are several species where it's documented. My role as an observer is merely to record nature happening. Gray Whales are incredibly majestic creatures.

[@Mahoolipoodles]

It’s been documented in over 450 species. A zoo on the continent (Germany I think) couldn’t understand why some of their penguins weren’t breeding so they DNA sexed them and they found they had 3 same sex couples. When one of the heterosexual couples abandoned their egg, it was given to a male same sex couple who successfully hatched and reared the baby.

[@leebenson4874]

@@Mahoolipoodles Fake news at best. Just because some Woke ass shit for nothing says it's so does not make a true! Or that its right!!!

[@KangMinseok]

Humans are so eager to justify their agenda that they ignore the scientists who documented this case hypothizing that it was Grape based on the evidence available.

[@BB-sc1gc]

Yep

[@NatzTalk]

See?! Who says homosexuality is wrong again?!!!

[@xavi_]

G(r)ay whales..

[@JoeR203]

Might have to take the "r" out of their name. 🙂

[@venividi9603]

*BrokeBack whales. Fixed it for you

[@incelslayerrrr8597]

Omg now whales got the gay

[@deemariedubois4916]

Mating is enjoyable. Why wouldn’t male whales give each other enjoyment on their long journey. Though they might just be enjoying showing each other close companionship with touching and rubbing on the way, this is natural activity for them. Nature is beautiful. The thought that mankind almost brought about the extinction of these majestic creatures in our oceans is so painful. Beautiful video.

[@david7384]

Two bros can't even practice they moves on a long journey without being called gay SMH

[@deemariedubois4916]

@@david7384 Exactly.

[@EA-jl7ei]

How can you tell if a whale is male or female?

[@guaya8681]

At 06:07 if you look down the whale´s bodies you can see their reproductive organs

[@brainsqueegee2]

Gray Whales? More like Gay Whales!

[@Lauren-zi7rg]

Gray whales without the R

[@GroovlyDo]

The Bonobos of the sea 🙃

[@generallabamba2771]

LET'S GO GAY WHALES

[@jimf1007]

U mean GREY whales hihi

[@Ellieangel777]

Calm down guys the Whales are not gay lol😂

[@nomynon5991]

So you're saying they could be 2 GAY whales?

[@kallistersmith3535]

MAYBE THEY ARE. sorry. just trying to scratch off all of those barnacles on each other.

[@awedgewood]

Gray Whales or Gay Whales?

[@Cheese_Boi1986]

oh god wont be long till we start seeing rainbows on their backs XD

[@colleenbennett2867]

Now sea mammals are becoming part of the 🏳️‍🌈 community of the ocean 😂

[@mr.onethirtyeight5088]

His friend is just being a good BRO. Helping his buddy work on his dancing moves for the ladies down south.

[@sisterfister698]

Just because Mammals do something doesn't mean you should do it too Some Mammals have non consensual relations with the "young"

[@tom-ss2mn]

Homosexuality has been observed in over 1500 species. Humans are not following animals example by being gay. That's a ridiculous thing to say. But it does show that homosexuality is a natural occurance

[@imgonnatouchyouniceandslow]

And how does that relate to anything?

[@couu8518]

No way, whales are gay.

[@onebigadvocado6376]

🌈🌈🌈

[@tanya41277]

I think I've heard of this in prisons. Gray for the stay but once they get to the girls...

[@joshua-nf3rx]

These are not gay whales.

[@steadydropnem]

Idk I did see two long ding dongs😂😅

[@imgonnatouchyouniceandslow]

Yes they’re gray whales

[@bd7498]

Male dogs may hump other male dogs as a display of social status or to establish control. The goal and the underlying cause of the behavior is to dominate another male, so humping serves as a way for one dog to say “I’m the boss here” and, again, doesn’t have anything to do with sexual behaviors of dogs. The whales may be displaying this behavior as an attempt to establish who is boss here. Just a thought.

[@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701]

Nonsense, the humping is still sexual in nature even if its to display dominance.

[@tula1433]

True, but humans have been socialized OUT of engaging in similar behaviors. In the stone ages I’m sure that basically the most alpha males would “do” who and whatever they wanted. Before the “rules” told them not to.

[@niksonrex88]

@@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701animals dont enjoy sex. Whats so hard to get about that? Animals breed because of instincts not because they like it like us. This is an example of instinct making a mistake. Also dogs hump human legs? Does that mean they are attracted to human legs? Fk no man its just hormones and animals have no self awareness.

[@jimf1007]

So now the water is not only turning the frogs gay, but also sharks.

[@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701]

Whales arn't sharks

[@spamgarbage6999]

Endocrine disruptors affect all species

[@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701]

Nah, lots of animals display sexual behaviour in many ways, some dolphines even mastrubate with dead fish.

[@spamgarbage6999]

@@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701 thats not a behavior that endocrine disrupters affect lol

[@mrsrgross2192]

Consulting a marine biologist for commentary is always preferred over the silly speculation from a guy with a drone.

[@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701]

Butthurt

[@TallDiana]

Curiosity, observing and recording behaviors, speculation, sharing videos, and such are steps we take towards finding answers. These are simply steps along the way, and steps most people won’t take in life. “A guy with a drone” and the ability to disseminate these videos can help people see what lies just beyond the surf.

[@leebenson4874]

That's not mating behavior its dad saying high to his son that he hasn't seen for yrs. Just because I can say it, does not make it the truth. When you don't know if it is the truth, you should always start with (IMO) and end with (IMO). Stop trying to make your opinion the normal way people think about a subject. You do this all the time STOP IT!!!!!

[@SerenityPeaceTree]

Um... You don't have to watch his videos... And maybe you could do some of your own research on gray whales. You might find the answers surprising.

[@troopieeeeee]

"boohoo i don't want to be reminded that gay people exist waaaaaaaa" -- cry me a river pal

[@leebenson4874]

@@SerenityPeaceTree I doubt that! As I believe all things are possible with life. In no way I'm I stating that Homosexual tendencies are/have not been seen in any creatures on earth. I will even go out and say that (IMO) they are even seen in other species as well as in humans. This still does not make it a FACT!!!!

[@SerenityPeaceTree]

@@leebenson4874 you are screaming, but like I said. You have a choice to watch. Or not. You don't like the content, then don't watch and move on. You're trolling absolutely for attention only. Buh bye

[@leebenson4874]

IMO Nature uses this to stop/slow the growth, are even kill off a species when said species has become a menace to nature are its DNA has become corrupted.

[@ProfessionalBadPerson]

Liberal Malibu Artist be like: The MaliBUSSY Artist, GAY whales, DOLLfin, She/herarks, BOTTOM feeder

[@rstar6496]

Lame .

[@xaquko9718]

You're right, they are just roommates...

[@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701]

Butthurt baby

[@CSIG1001]

Nice woke agenda here

[@DoofusPics]

😂 I like when people use the word "woke". It lets real Americans know they are dealing with a moron 😂🎉

[@isabelrodriguezsjolund9701]

Same-sex behaviour happens all the time in nature. Cry about it.

[@mochachinolatte4397]

Do you like fish sticks??

[@DoofusPics]

do you like fish sticks in your mouth?

[@Dc_7o2]

Do you like putting fish sticks in ur mouth??

[@kaykay1570]

Yessssssss 💚

[@Nobody0512]

Want Amazing whale footage come to Hervey Bay Australia , whale watch capitol of the world we get at least 5000 Humpback whales each year that come into the bay ..ya get to see new born Calves , Breaching Humpbacks , tail slapping Pec slapping , spy Hopping ya see it all there , or come late in the season when ya get the Big fighting pods through i have seen fighting pods with over 15 males all chasing the same female fighting the whole way behind her Pretty amazing to see 😁😁

[@jayrico6226]

Gay Wales not Grey wales