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Eyes in the Sky: Drones Transform Sperm Whale Research

Anaïs Remili / December 13, 2024 / Whale Science / Conservation, Sperm whale, Toothed whales

Traditional sperm whale identification has long relied on photographing tail flukes from boats, capturing the distinctive notches and patterns that make each whale unique. However this method has a significant limitation: researchers can only identify whales when they perform their characteristic deep dive, raising their tails above the surface. Now, drone technology is opening new […]

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The award for the largest brain in the world goes to…

Naomi Mathew / February 3, 2023 / Whale Science / Sperm whale, Toothed whales, Whale Biology

The adult human brain weighs about 3 lbs, which is an incredible feat in it itself, as it is only supported by 7 vertebrae. But we really do not even come close to the biggest brain. One might think it belongs to the blue whale, as it is the largest animal on earth. One would

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Sizing them up! Scientists use sound to measure sperm whales

Naomi Mathew / November 17, 2021 / Whale Science / Echolocation, Sperm whale, Toothed whales

Studying large creatures, like whales can be difficult. Especially when they spend most of their time deep underwater. But scientists have become pretty creative in their approach to studying them, especially when it comes to quantitative attributes. In this post, we will discuss how scientists can measure the size of sperm whales by using their

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