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The sperm whale or cachalot [a] (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator.It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia.
Sperm whales defecate near the surface because they shut down non-vital functions when they dive to depths of up to 10,000 feet (3,000 meters Endangered sperm whales now have their first protected ...
Sperm whales are endangered and are typically found in Alaska and the northern Atlantic, according to Whale Sense. The deep-diving creatures are known to prey on squid, sharks and other fish.
Conservationists are pleased that the sei whale continues to be listed as endangered, but Japan says that the species has swelled in number from 9,000 in 1978 to about 28,000 in 2002, so its catch of 50 sei whales per year is safe and the classification of endangered should be reconsidered for the North Pacific population.
Sperm whales, which can be found in all major oceans, are now protected as an endangered species, after years of population decline due to harvesting by humans.
Strandings of sperm whales have occurred across much of their global range. About 60 per cent of the world's recorded sperm whale strandings occur in three regions – Tasmania, New Zealand and the North Sea. [1] 132 strandings of sperm whales were recorded around the coast of the United Kingdom (mostly in Scotland) between 1990 and 2011. [2]
It’s the first time the species has been spotted in the area since surveys began six years ago.
Cuvier's beaked whale: Appendix II: may become endangered unless trade is closely controlled: Least concern (LC or LR/lc) Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category. Kogia sima formerly Kogia simus: Dwarf sperm whale: Appendix II: may become endangered unless trade is ...