Sperm Whale

Diet

100

Are sperm whales herbivores or carnivores?

Carnivores

200

Which of these animals do sperm whales eat. Colossal squid, cookie cutter sharks, leatherback sea turtle?

Colossal squid

300

When diving for food how long can sperm whales stay underwater. 1,2,or 3 hours?

1

400

What percent of their body weight can sperm whales consume per day?

3-3.5

Habitat

100

Does gender matter where sperm whales migrate?

Yes

200

Throughout history did migration patterns change?

Yes

300

Do female and young sperm whales prefer warm or cold waters?

Warm

400

How many oceans do sperm whales live in?

All 7 oceans

Behavior

100

How far can sperm whales dive?

3000 feet

200

How big is the sperm whale on average?

52 feet

300

Around what is the population of sperm whales?

1000

400

How long do sperm whales live?

50 years

Fun Facts

100

What is hunting whales called?

Whaling

200

What are sperm whales named after?

Spermaceti (oil found on their heads) 

300

Why are they hunted?

Spermaceti is used in lamps

400

What is the full classification of the sperm whale?

Animalia, Chordata, Mamalia, Cetacea, Physeteridae, Physeter, Macroephalus