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Physeter macrocephalus, also known as the sperm whale or cachalot, is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator¹. It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia ¹. The sperm whale was formerly hunted for the spermaceti in its massive head and the ambergris in its intestines ².
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The sperm whale or cachalot [a] ( Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia .
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sperm whale n. 1. A very large toothed whale (Physeter macrocephalus syn. P. catodon) formerly hunted for the spermaceti in its massive head and the ambergris in its intestines.
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WebMar 9, 2024 · Scientific Reports - High Arctic “hotspots” for sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) off western and northern Svalbard, Norway, revealed by multi-year Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)
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WebMay 7, 2024 · Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) are highly social mammals that communicate using sequences of clicks called codas. While a subset of codas have …
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WebJul 11, 2023 · Scientific Name: Physeter macrocephalus; Order: Cetartiodactyla; Family: Physeteridae; Length: up to 18 meters (60 feet) Weight: Up to 45,000 kilograms (99,208 pounds) Where Found: Deep …
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WebFeb 28, 2024 · Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus): the largest of the toothed whales. Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Mammalia Order: | Artiodactyla Family: | …
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WebMay 7, 2024 · The claim is based on an analysis of thousands of exchanges made by east Caribbean sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), which were recorded over several years.
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WebSep 10, 2023 · Though not as talked about as the California gray whale, humpback or blue, the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is an animal of extremes. These whales …
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WebFeb 20, 2024 · In this study, we aimed to determine HNPs in the blubber of nine sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) found stranded at two different regions of the Italian …
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WebMar 11, 2024 · A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) drifts, hopelessly entangled in a discarded fishing net. Photographer: Rafael Fernandez Caballero. March 11, 2024. …
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The sperm whale or cachalot is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia.
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Vocalization
Produces A Variety Of Sounds for communication and navigation
Produces a variety of sounds for communication and navigation
Produces a variety of sounds for communication and navigation
Sociality
Lives in groups of 10-30 individuals
Lives In pods of 2-1000 individuals
Depends On species and ecotype, ranges from solitary to groups of 2-60 individuals
Threats
Hunting, pollution, and noise (may vary by region and population)
Fishing, hunting, pollution, habitat loss, or noise
Fishing, hunting, pollution, habitat loss, or noise
Amazing Facts About Sperm Whales
Sperm whales are the largest of the toothed whales and the only living members of the genus Physeter. They have a distinctive head that holds a huge oil sac called the spermaceti organ.
Life cycle
Birth
Sperm whales are born tail first, weighing about a ton
Vocalization
Sperm whales produce loud clicks for echolocation and communication
Feeding
Sperm whales feed mainly on squid, sometimes hunting giant squid
Gestation
Sperm whales have a gestation period of 14 to 16 months
Aging
Sperm whales can live up to 70 years, with males growing larger than females
A pelagic mammal with a worldwide range, it will migrate seasonally for feeding and breeding.
The name sperm whale is a truncation of spermaceti whale. Spermaceti, once mistakenly identified as the whales' semen, is the semi-liquid, waxy substance found within the whale's head.
They have the longest intestinal system in the world, exceeding 984 feet (300 m) in larger specimens.
They can dive for up to two hours as deep as 9,842 ft (3,000 m), making them the deepest diving mammal.
Unique characteristics
Sperm whale has the largest brain of any animal on Earth.
Largest jaw ever recorded on a mammal: measuring 16 ft 5 inches (5 m) long
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