Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus)

Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus)

* Family: Physeteridae,

* Genus: Physeter,

* Species: P. macrocephalus,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Mammalia,

* Order: Cetacea,

* Suborder: Odontoceti,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Size: 49 to 59 ft (15 to 18 m),

* Weight: 35 to 45 tons (31.8 to 40.8 metric tons),

* Group name: Pod,

* Protection status: Endangered.

** Did you know? Sperm whales and giant squid may be mortal enemies. Many stories of deadly battles between these two massive animals exist, and sperm whales have even been seen with suction cup-shaped wounds and remnants of giant squid in their stomachs.

More info: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/sperm-whale.html

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_whale

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