![]() Pockets of sperm whales have been observed migrating toward the poles during warm seasons. It is not well understood whether these animals participate in migration behavior. Sperm whales prefer the deep waters near the continental shelves and oceanic canyons, often diving to depths between 3,300 to 6,500 feet. ![]() Due to the recessive genetic traits that contribute to an albino sperm whale, they may exist wherever the species can be found. While sperm whales are found in nearly all of the world’s oceans, white sperm whales are rare. They occasionally consume octopus, a variety of fish species, shrimp, crab, and mesopelagic sharks depending upon prey availability in their region. The majority of their diet comprises giant squid. They utilize echolocation to determine the size, distance, and direction of prey in the dark depths of the ocean. Together, these features make the sperm whale a successful predator. These teeth measure between 4 to 8 inches and fit into sockets in the upper jaw, allowing the animal to close its mouth. Beneath the massive bulk of the whale’s head lies a slender, tooth-lined lower jaw. However, it is thought that the substance plays a role in buoyancy or functions in echolocation.Ītop its large head, positioned asymmetrically to the left, is an S-shaped blow-hole. The specific function of spermaceti is not entirely clear. This massive chamber houses the spermaceti organ, which produces the oily substance known as spermaceti. The most prominent feature of the sperm whale is its large, boxy head. Physically, sperm whales are an impressive sight. ![]() Wrinkled skin on the back of the sperm whale differentiates it from the smooth skin characteristic of many other whale species. This genetic irregularity requires two whales to carry the recessive trait for albinism to pass the gene off to their offspring, resulting in varying degrees of expression of albinism. Typically, the sperm whale is dark grey in color however, white sperm whales lack the melanin responsible for pigmentation. Males whales weigh approximately 40 tons, while the significantly smaller females average 14 tons. Sperm whales are also the largest of the toothed whale suborder.Īdult male sperm whales, known as bulls, average 52 feet in length, while females, called cows, average 36 feet in length. Intelligent, social mammals, the sperm whale, and the white sperm whale are nature’s finest examples of evolutionary success. The white sperm whale, an unexpectedly stunning genetic anomaly, may be found in any region the sperm whale inhabits. These gigantic hunters are found in many of the world’s major oceans. This creature, called the white (albino) sperm whale, is an extremely elusive sight. Immortalized in the tale of Moby Dick, the sperm whale inspires emotions ranging from excitement to awe among those who spot this majestic creature. The beaming ivory fluke of a rare white sperm whale is a sight that whale watchers around the world hope to catch a glimpse of.
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