A PeerJ study has revealed a significant departure of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) from the central portion of the ...

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Researchers have uncovered a significant migration of sperm whales away from the Gulf of California, correlating with the ...

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As apex marine predators, sperm whales are instrumental in controlling oceanic energy flow and can be a key barometer for marine health, according to the study, published on Tuesday in PeerJ Life ...

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) can reach 16 meters (52 feet) in length and weigh up to 41 metric tons (45 tons). Despite their size, the lives of these important predators remain shrouded ...

Sperm whales are like “deep-diving buses” and typically spend time in waters further offshore, Dr Pirotta said. “All whale strandings remain a mystery. We don't exactly know why they happen.” ...

but the apparent increasing presence of female sperm whales is a signal of widespread habitat change for the species and other top predator communities," Mr O’Callaghan said.

Scientific samples from sperm whales that beached on a remote island in Bass Strait could play a part in unpacking the mysteries of mass strandings.