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Sperm Whales

Sperm Whales Blow Bubbles to Hold Vertical Naps Below the Surface

Tag recordings plus physics simulations show bubble release trims onboard gas so whales can stay nearly neutrally buoyant during short surface naps.

Peer-Reviewed Studies Detail Sperm Whales Coordinating a Birth on Video

First Verified Video Shows Sperm Whales Headbutting