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Sperm Whale

Module by: Renee Lanza

Summary: background information on the Sperm Whale.

Sperm Whale

Physeter macrocephalus

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  • The Sperm Whale is the largest toothed whale.
  • The brain of the whale is the largest and heaviest in any modern or extinct animal.
  • Are the deepest diving mammals along with bottlenose dolphins.
  • Believed to be able to dive 1.9 miles down, and for durations of 90 minutes.
  • Almost everything we know about giant squid is from what is found in a sperm whale’s stomache

Frequency: 2.0 – 16.0 kHz

Length: Males 52-59 ft; Females 39 – 46 ft.

Weight: Males 55 tons; Females 27.5 tons.

Diet: giant squid, octopi, and medium sized squid.

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