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- Sperm whales are a family of toothed whales (suborder Odontoceti) that diverged from the rest of the toothed whales very early1. Large sperm whales with all of the characteristics of present-day sperm whales lived 20 million years ago during the Early Miocene1. The name “sperm whale” comes from the substance found in an organ in the whale’s head that is full of spermaceti oil, which has a white semi-liquid appearance2. Early whalers in the early 19th century believed it was the whale’s stash of sperm, but they were incorrect2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The family Physeteridae diverged from the rest of the toothed whales (suborder Odontoceti) very early. Large sperm whales with all of the characteristics of present-day sperm whales lived 20 million years ago during the Early Miocene (about 23 million to 16 million years ago).www.britannica.com/animal/sperm-whaleThe name “sperm whale” comes from the substance found in an organ in the whale’s head that is full of spermaceti oil. This oil has a white semi-liquid appearance and early whalers in the early 19 th century believed it was the whale’s stash of sperm. They were incorrect but the name stuck.a-z-animals.com/blog/well-why-are-sperm-whales-…
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The sperm whale is also known as the "cachalot", which is thought to derive from the archaic French for 'tooth' or 'big teeth', as preserved for example in the word caishau in the Gascon dialect (a word of either Romance [16] or Basque [17] origin). See more
After Valentine Worthington and William E. Schevill confirmed the existence of sperm whale vocalization, further studies found that sperm whales are capable of emitting sounds at a source level of 230 decibels – making the sperm whale the loudest animal in the … See more
Sperm whales can live 70 years or more. They are a prime example of a species that has been K-selected, meaning their reproductive strategy is associated with stable environmental … See more
Etymology
The name "sperm whale" is a clipping of "spermaceti whale". Spermaceti, originally mistakenly identified as the whales' semen, is the semi-liquid, … See moreExternal appearance
The sperm whale is the largest toothed whale and is among the most sexually dimorphic of all cetaceans. Both sexes are about the same size … See moreDistribution
Sperm whales are among the most cosmopolitan species. They prefer ice-free waters over 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) deep. Although both sexes … See moreRelations within the species
Like elephants, females and their young live in matriarchal groups called pods, while bulls live apart. Bulls sometimes form loose bachelor … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license How Did the Sperm Whale Get Its Name? | Britannica
WEBThe whale’s common name originated during the heyday of the commercial whaling industry, from the end of the 18th century through the 19th …
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WEBAug 20, 2024 · sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus), the largest of the toothed whales, easily recognized by its enormous square head and narrow lower jaw. The sperm whale is dark blue-gray or brownish, with white …
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WEBThe species was especially beleaguered by whalers from the end of World War II until 1985, when the International Whaling Commission created a treaty among its members that virtually stopped sperm whale hunting. …
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WEBJan 30, 2023 · Sperm whales are the largest of the toothed whales and have one of the widest global distributions of any marine mammal species. They are found in all deep oceans, from the equator to the edge of the …
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WEBFeb 10, 2022 · Sperm whales are found in the deep ocean all over the world. Sperm whales wander throughout the ocean, sometimes traveling a million miles in their lifetimes. They range as far as the Arctic and the …
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WEBFeb 13, 2017 · If you’ve read Moby Dick or seen a sperm whale skeleton in a museum, you know that these whales have been part of our nation’s history for centuries. The giant whales, growing up to 50 feet long, were …
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WEBThe name of the sperm whale comes from the waxy substance, called spermaceti, found in their head. Two large oil-filled compartments, known as the “spermaceti organ” and “junk” make up the majority of their head …
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WEBAlmost mythical creatures, sperm whales were historically feared and revered in cultures around the world. The famous 19 th century novel, Moby Dick, featured a sperm whale, and was based on the experiences of …
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WEBSperm Whales were commercially hunted up until the 1970s, even in Australia. The reason this species was particularly prized was the super fine body oil and the wax oil or spermaceti contained in the bulbous head.
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