Watching humpback whales 'lovemaking'

National Geographic magazine has just provided the National Biological Institute with the first images of the 'lovemaking' action of humpback whales. This is considered the first document in history about their 'lovemaking' image.

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Scene of two humpback whales in love with each other - (Photo: Daily Mail)

This photo was taken by photographer Jason Edwards in the waters off the coast of Tonga, New Zealand. He captured the scene of two humpback whales who are in love, as well as observing the scramble of giant 'boys' before the beautiful whale 'girl' .

Edwards said: 'I was stunned to see that great moment, having four or five males competing and trying to get attention for their children. They shoved each other so horribly, while the youngest of the bunch went with their children. "

The humpback whale's act only takes less than 30 seconds, which is why no one has ever been able to capture that rare moment. These images become extremely valuable documents for biologists.

Edwards adds about their 'lovemaking' behavior: 'Children allow males to hug her to a small part, then it will slide back until their belly touches each other. After a little time, the children will signal the end of 'sex' by emitting bursts of water bubbles from the mouth.

Reference: Daily Mail