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The Secret Societies of Sperm Whales
Are sperm whales really as solitary as we think? The answer might surprise you. Indeed, you probably would have never…
Rorquals in the Fjord and Sperm Whales
A new species is visiting the Gulf of St. Lawrence for the first time this year: the sperm whale. In…
Do albino whales exist?
They stand out from other members of their species by their unusual whiteness. They are known as albinos. Like land…
What is ambergris?
Sperm whales are known and have been hunted for their production of ambergris, a substance of great value that has…
Do whales suffer from sunburn?
Unlike other mammals, whales do not have hair to protect their skin. Even if they spend little time at the…
Can Whales Be Deaf or Blind?
By Célia Baratier Sound travels much faster through water than through air. Whales have taken advantage of this phenomenon thanks…
Could solar storms be to blame for a mass stranding?
The stranding of 29 sperm whales in the North Sea in early 2016 may have been caused by solar storms…