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Gray whale breeding behavior (56 images)

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This group of four (possibly five) gray whales were engaged in a courting and mating behavior during their northward migration through the Santa Barbara Channel. Gray whale breeding behavior is complex and usually involves three or more whales, one female, the rest males. Gestation is about 13.5 months.
The photos shown were taken over an hour and fifteen minute period of time, and are in proper sequence, showing extensive activity. Another boat reported seeing them earlier in the...
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