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The Sperm Whale Prepares To Breed | Attenborough | Life of Mammals | BBC Earth
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February 5, 2010
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4:26Now PlayingThe Southern Right Whale is an enormous creature in more ways than one. In this clip, a group of fertile males surround a female who is not initially receptive in order to mate. With a twelve foot long penis and testes that weigh a ton, picking the right moment is critically important. From Life of Mammals. Visit for all the latest animal news and wildlife videos and watch more high quality videos on the new BBC Earth YouTube channel here
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