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Sperm Whales

Sperm Whales Use Bubble Release to Stay Submerged During Vertical Naps

New tag recordings and physics simulations show whales vent gas to reduce positive buoyancy and hold near-neutral depth during short, upright rests.

Peer-Reviewed Study Detects Human-Like Vowel Patterns in Sperm Whale Clicks

Studies Document Rare Sperm Whale Birth With Group Caregiving

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

First Filmed Sperm Whale Birth Shows Cross-Family Care Off Dominica

AI Study Reports Vowel-Like Patterns in Sperm Whale Codas, Prompting Scientific Scrutiny