When Whale And Human Meet

10 videos that show we were meant to be the best of friends.

Whales are smart, they live long lives, and have strong family relationships. They're kind of like the humans of the sea.

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Some species can even recognize themselves in a mirror, which is an advanced test of intelligence.

They also interact with us in the wild.

This mother Gray whale LIFTS her baby to interact with a group of whale watchers. Aww, hello little whale baby.

And if they like you enough, they'll even let you BRUSH THEIR TEETH. er, baleen.

These killer whales just want to race. They're like, please, this is child's/calf's play.

And what happens when people encounter a Humpback whale, badly entangled in a net? They free it and experience its amazing appreciation.

This is Luna, the orca whale who lived for five years in Nootka Sound, off Vancouver Island. He spent so much time around humans, he learned to imitate the sound of a motor boat.

And did you know that Belugas love to dance? They're kind of picky and prefer private concerts though.

This Beluga is like hmmm stay right there so I can check you out.

Whale and humans, meant to be. As long as you don't get in the way of their lunch.

Seriously, don't kayak above a school of fish.

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You may get in the way of the nom nom nom.

Don't sail right in front of the breach spot either. RIP sailboat.

Because what they really want to do is just poke their heads up and say hello.

Whales + humans 4ever.