Sperm Whales

• Researchers make new findings on sperm whale survival tactics

  A Canadian researcher says new findings into sperm whale escape tactics are providing insight into why the marine mammals are not extinct.

  Science

  Mar 20, 2021
  
• Research from N.S. prof suggests sperm whales taught each other how to avoid whalers

  The scientists published a paper today in the journal Biology Letters saying sperm whales in the North Pacific quickly changed their habits to avoid open-boat whalers.

  Education

  Mar 17, 2021
  
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• Mayor unwilling to let dead sperm whale rot on Newfoundland shore

  How the mayor of Cape St. George, N.L. is trying to dispose of a rotting whale, and why the federal Fisheries Department says it's not responsible.

  Canada

  May 6, 2014
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• Newfoundland town’s dead sperm whale auction pulled from eBay

  A Newfoundland town's efforts to have a dead sperm whale removed from its coastline have hit a snag.

  Canada

  May 5, 2014