Diet
Are sperm whales herbivores or carnivores?
Carnivores
Does gender matter where sperm whales migrate?
Yes
How far can sperm whales dive?
3000 feet
What is hunting whales called?
Whaling
Which of these animals do sperm whales eat. Colossal squid, cookie cutter sharks, leatherback sea turtle?
Colossal squid
Throughout history did migration patterns change?
Yes
How big is the sperm whale on average?
52 feet
What are sperm whales named after?
Spermaceti (oil found on their heads)
When diving for food how long can sperm whales stay underwater. 1,2,or 3 hours?
1
Do female and young sperm whales prefer warm or cold waters?
Warm
Around what is the population of sperm whales?
1000
Why are they hunted?
Spermaceti is used in lamps
What percent of their body weight can sperm whales consume per day?
3-3.5
How many oceans do sperm whales live in?
All 7 oceans
How long do sperm whales live?
50 years
What is the full classification of the sperm whale?
Animalia, Chordata, Mamalia, Cetacea, Physeteridae, Physeter, Macroephalus