The SPERM WHALE is the largest toothed whale (e.g. dolphins, orcas) alive today. It also has the largest brain (9 kg) in the whole planet. The sperm whale is a large marine mammal that has dark grey skin. This article will give you more information about marine animal sperm whale. Read on and enjoy these interesting facts about sperm whale.

 

Sperm Whale Characteristics

 

  • The head of sperm whale is filled with an oily, milky-white liquid which was previously perceived to be sperm, hence the name. The liquid, which is called spermaceti, has been speculated to help the sperm whale with buoyancy on its long, deep dives.

 

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