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Sea Animals
Sperm Whale
Physeter macrocephalus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 60-70 years
- Weight
- 35,000-45,000 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is a carnivore species found in All deep oceans. It typically lives 60-70 years, weighing around 35,000-45,000 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the sperm whale: Sperm whales have the largest brains of any animal on Earth.
Sea animals cover an enormous range of ocean-dwelling creatures, from massive whales to tiny shrimp. Many have evolved extraordinary adaptations to survive the pressure, cold, and darkness of the deep ocean.