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Kissing killer whales caught on film!

Snorkellers filmed orcas displaying kissing-like behavior called tongue-nibbling in Norway. This behavior lasts almost two minutes and shows social bonding between the orcas. Historically, tongue-nibbling was only seen in captive orcas. The recent footage confirms it happens in the wild, revealing natural social behaviors of orcas. More underwater studies are needed to understand these interactions better.

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