How many babies can a sperm whale have?
Gestation in Sperm Whale females lasts about 14 to 16 months. A sigle calf is produced at the end of gestation. Lactation proceeds for 19 to 42 months, but calves may suckle up to 13 years. Calves can suckle from females other than their mothers. Females generally have birth intervals of three to six years between calf birth.
Spermaceti sometimes erroneously called parmaceti is a wax present in the head cavities of the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). Spermaceti is extracted from sperm oil by crystallisation at 6 degree Celsius, when treated by pressure and a chemical solution of caustic alkali. Spermaceti forms brilliant white crystals that are hard but oily to the touch, and are devoid of taste or smell, making it very useful as an ingredient in cosmetics, leatherworking, and lubricants. The substance was also used in making candles of a standard photometric value, in the dressing of fabrics, and as a pharmaceutical excipient, especially in cerates and ointments.
Originally mistaken for the whales sperm (hence the name), spermaceti is created in the Spermaceti organ inside the whale's head and connected to its nasal passage, among other functions.
Same thing as spermaceti, an oily substance from the heads of certain whales that historically was used in the manufacture of candles.
Do killer whales eat the blue sperm whale?
There's one animal called the blue whale. THeen there's Another called sperm whale.
There's no animal called blue sperm whale.
Orcas sometimes go after whale calves, but rarely take on an adult animal from any of the whale species.
What is sperm whales predators?
Adult Sperm whales are too large to be attacked or killed by any animal. However the killer whale or Orca as they are more commonly known is known to prey upon youngsters and stray calf's. No animal is large enough to attack and kill a full grown sperm whale.
No. Though they are the most common type of whale that inhabits almost every ocean in the world, they are endangered because of hunting. Humans have been hunting Sperm Whales for nearly two centuries and have wiped out huge populations of this giant animal. They are hunted for their blubber and sperm oil.
What do sperm whale look like?
The sperm whale is usually dark brownish with gray and light streaks
spots and scratches, the skin around its mouth is white.
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What ocean zone does sperm whale live in?
Sperm whales are the most common type of whale that we can find. They are present in almost every ocean and see in the world. Pacific ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean etc. They usually prefer ice free waters that are over 1000 meters deep. However they cant be found in the black and red seas.
Sperm cells develop in the testicles, where they live until released by a sexual encounter, masturbation or a nocturnal emission ("wet dream"). Once ejaculated they can survive for several days but will eventually die off. One lucky sperm from the millions released may fertilise an egg.
How do sperm whales breathe through their spout hole?
They come to the surface of the water, exhale the carbon dioxide they have inside their lungs. Then the intake oxygen from the atmosphere and go back under water. After they run out of oxygen the go back to the surface and repeat the process.
The diet of an sperm whale is typically Squid, giant squid, octopus and fish
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.
Which zone does a sperm whale live in?
Sperm whales are the most common type of whale that we can find. They are present in almost every ocean and see in the world. Pacific ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean etc. They usually prefer ice free waters that are over 1000 meters deep. However they cant be found in the black and red seas.
Do Sperm Whales live in the Pacific Ocean?
yes, Scientists estimate that some 140000 Sperm Whales live in the North Pacific Ocean
What ocean do sperm whales come from?
Coastal areas with significant sperm whale populations include the Azores and the Caribbean island of Dominica.
Sperm can be killed by spermicidal agents, such as nonoxynol-9.