Sperm Whale
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Sperm whale found dead in Nova Scotia had swallowed 150 kg of fishing gearSperm whales use their mouths like a vacuum and take in whatever is on the ocean floor, meaning they're at risk of consuming all kinds of unnatural objects that have sunk.CanadaNov 18, 2022
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Sperm whales’ clicking dialects are evidence of ‘non human culture,’ say scientistsSperm whales, the largest toothed animal in the world, use series of Morse-code-like clicks, known as "codas," to communicate.EnvironmentSep 16, 2022
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‘Litter ball’ weighing over 220 pounds found inside whale’s stomach in Scotland"It is also perhaps a good example that this is a global issue caused by a whole host of human activities."WorldDec 2, 2019
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New species of ‘pocket shark’ shoots glow-in-the-dark liquidIt's believed the American pocket shark uses its unusual ability to confuse prey or other predators.ScienceJul 23, 2019
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Young sperm whale found dead on beach in Sicily with stomach full of plasticAccording to a statement issued on Saturday by Greenpeace Italia, the whale found on the beach of Cefalu is believed to be around seven years old.WorldMay 20, 2019
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Sperm whale washes up on Spanish beach with 29 kg of plastic inside itThe whale, which was a young male, can grow to weigh around 40,000 kg, but appeared severely under-nourished. Officials say it was only 6.5 kilograms in weight.EnvironmentApr 16, 2018
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Researchers capture rare sighting of sperm whale in inshore waters near NanaimoScientists aren't sure why the sperm whale was in these waters, but predict he may have been looking for food.EnvironmentMar 30, 2018
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Sperm whale spotted in B.C.’s Johnstone Strait after decades-long absenceExactly why the whale is here, what it is feeding on, and how long he intends to stay, is a mystery.Feb 14, 2018
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Selfies and sacrificial offerings: crowds in Bali surround beached sperm whaleHuge crowds gathered on a beach in Bali after a sperm whale washed ashore.WorldMar 14, 2016
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