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The dwarf sperm whale can be found throughout all of the world’s oceans, preferring deeper tropical and temperate waters. These critters are related to the pygmy sperm whale. Even though these diminutive whales are subjected to overfishing, pollution, and climate change, they are still abundant enough to earn the listing […]

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]]> https://critter.science/the-dwarf-sperm-whale/feed/ 0 The Largest Toothed Predator, the Sperm Whale https://critter.science/the-largest-toothed-predator-the-sperm-whale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-largest-toothed-predator-the-sperm-whale https://critter.science/the-largest-toothed-predator-the-sperm-whale/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:00:36 +0000 https://critter.science/?p=9606 sperm whale

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The oceans of the world provide sanctuary to nearly 90 known species of dolphins, porpoises, and whales; like the giant sperm whale. Their name comes from the spermaceti organ (contains a waxy liquid called spermaceti and is used in the production of sound) which is located in its oversized head. […]

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