For the first time in history, Two orche were observed in nature while they exchanged a kiss with the language or rather, yes they mordicated the languages mutually. A completely unpublished behavior documented by a group of hikers in Norway, in the fjords of Kvænangen, north of Tromsø. The sighting, which took place on October 31, 2024, was immortalized in a video that attracted the attention of scholars and subsequently published in the scientific journal Oceans.
Even if for us humans it may seem like a simple affectionate gesture, the “Kiss” between orcas It has a precise meaning within their complex social system. According to experts, it is a affiliatory behavioror a way to strengthen ties between individuals of the group. This type of interaction can be comparable to other gestures observed between orche, such as rubbing of the body with algae we have already talked aboutwhich serves to communicate mutual affinity and trust.
In the past, similar episodes had been documented only in captivity, as in the case of Their parque of tenerife In 2013 conditioned by the artificial environment. The observation in freedom confirms instead that it is a behavior natural and spontaneousalso present among the orche that live in the open ocean.
A widespread behavior between cetaceans
The Skilling of the language It does not seem to be limited to a single population of orche, but appears as a behavior shared by different genetic lines. Also other cetaceans, such as i Belugathey were seen interacting similarly, with dynamic mouth mouth between young individuals. This suggests that, among the cetaceans, there are forms of physical communication which go beyond the sounds and vocal calls, and which imply a social code complex and fascinating.
The video shot in the cold seas of the North represents an important piece for scholars of the Marine Sociality. Once again, the orcas show that they have a deep and articulated relational life, which deserves to be understood and respected.
