How does a sperm whale digest its food?

Answer 1

Sperm Whales are carnivores and feed on several species. The most notable prey species are the giant squid, the colossal squid, octopuses, and diverse fish like demersal rays, but the main part of their diet consists of medium-sized squid. Due to their sheer size, some prey may be taken incidentally while eating other items.

Answer 2

The sperm whales main source of food is deep water squid, it also feeds on fish, octopus, and other small sea creatures. A sperm whale can consume a ton (907 kg) of food each day. The lower jaw contains 18-25 large teeth on each side of the jaw, each tooth is 3-8 inches in length.

Answer 3

Sperm Whales are carnivores and feed on several species. The most notable prey species are the giant squid, the colossal squid, octopuses, and diverse fish like demersal rays, but the main part of their diet consists of medium-sized squid. Due to their sheer size, some prey may be taken incidentally while eating other items.

Answer 4

Sperm Whales are carnivores and feed on several species. The most notable prey species are the giant squid, the colossal squid, octopuses, and diverse fish like demersal rays, but the main part of their diet consists of medium-sized squid. Due to their sheer size, some prey may be taken incidentally while eating other items.

Answer 5

Sperm Whales are carnivores and feed on several species. The most notable prey species are the giant squid, the colossal squid, octopuses, and diverse fish like demersal rays, but the main part of their diet consists of medium-sized squid. Due to their sheer size, some prey may be taken incidentally while eating other items.

Answer 6

They filter food as they travel and subsist almost entirely on minute sea life-mostly krill.