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Behavior Plastic Pollution

The Plastic Playtime Tragedy: How whales and dolphins fall victim to plastic pollution

Whales and dolphins are curious and playful animals but may not always recognise the potential risks associated with plastics

Behavior

Sperm whales learned from each other to avoid 19th century whalers

Is it possible to learn about how whales behaved 200 years ago? A combination of whaling logbooks and mathematical models…

Behavior

Science Reveals Sperm Whale Bro-Fest

In the mammal world, males tend to not like each other very much. Male-only social groups are rare. The…

Behavior Conservation

Mommy dearest: Female sperm whales are the pillars of their families

Still living with your mom? Nothing to be embarrassed about - especially if you are a sperm whale!