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 | Size |
Male sperm whales average 15m in length. The maximum size is approximately 18m. Female sperm whales reach lengths up to 12m, but are usually smaller. A calf at birth is about 3.5 to 4.5 m. Sperm whales are the largest of the toothed whale species.
| Where are they found? |
You can find sperm whales in all oceans of the world.
| What do they eat? |
Sperm whales mostly eat squid, sometimes octopus, salmon, rockfish, and some skates. Sperm whales are known to eat giant squid
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| Highlights |
Sperm whales have a cool look - it is often referred to as "corrugated," in other words they look kind of "pruny." They are a dark brown to charcoal gray.
The sperm whale is known to dive up to 3,200 ft.
Sperm whales produce a waxy substance called ambergris. It is produced in the digestive tracts. Why? It is thought to be produced to protect the animal from the sharp beaks of the giant squid. Squid is a major part of their diet. Ambergris is found floating on the water and was highly prized when found. Ambergris was used as a fixative perfumes.
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