A natural curiosity about unspeakable things
I’m going to bet that the number of “hits” on Orca Network’s “Amazing Photos” page has gone up since this message went out with the daily e-mail alert about whale sightings:
The photo we’d REALLY like to show here is a bit too ‘adult’ — so we’ve posted it on our “ Amazing Photos Page” on our website for those who want to see it!
Here is a description: ‘Amazing (though awfully private) photo of a sexy Orca in front of county campground at San Juan Park.’ taken by Lynn Brevig on August 2nd, 2008. Enjoy!
Can anyone really overcome his or her curiosity and not check out a picture of a “sexy orca.” Whale pornography? Offensive? I don’t think so, but I’m not sure what a whale would think. In fact, I never know what people think. Male orcas do have a surprisingly large organ, but swimming mammals have different requirements from those on land.
Like I always say, this blog is about all things water-related. While you’re at the site, check out the other whale photos on the page.
By the way, this evening is the annual commemoration of the capture of the killer whale Lolita, who is still living in a Miami aquarium, as well as all the other Puget Sound orcas that have died in captivity or have been killed during capture. Check out Orca Network’s “Events Page” for details.
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August 9th, 2008 at 8:42 am
When I gave a speech in 9th grade on killer whales (we didn’t call them “orcas” routinely then) my best friend told me ahead of time that in Q&A he was going to ask me how they mate. I then went on to give a 5 minute explanation, emphasizing that the killer whale’s penis is a voluntary muscle, as opposed to the human male’s involuntary valve. I got a class award for that speech.
August 9th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
“Whale pornography? …”
Curious how we human types can get fixated on natural animal function especially noted when they swim in a ‘cesspool’ – my term – and eat toxic fish….I’m surprised they mate at all and that their babies survive.
I also wonder what percent of current day ‘calves’? survive compared to twenty years ago and less pollution in our fish and waterways?
It seems a fact that human mothers who smoke during pregnancy have smaller babies and other medical conditions to the fetus due to the mother smoking during the pregnancy.
Our whale mom’s live in our Puget Sound polluted waters … how have their calves been affected?
Is the birth rate down from twenty years ago?
Is the whale sperm count down due to their polluted environment?
The whale photo’s are stunning – giving us a peek into their lives… thanks photographers!
Sharon O’Hara