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Sperm Whale

Physeter macrocephalus

Biological Description

Deep-diving toothed whale communicating via stereotyped rhythmic click patterns termed codas, organized into distinct vocal clans.

Acoustic Repertoire & Profile

Slow clicks for foraging, regular rhythmic codas for social identity.

Research Projects Studying Sperm Whale