Sperm whales (Physeter microcephalus) are odontocetes—a categorization for toothed whales and dolphins. Sperm whales are the largest of the odontocetes, with females weighing up to 15 tons (13,607 kg) and males weighing up to 45 tons (40,823 kg). They inhabit all oceans of the world.…
Eurasian oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) are waders, also known as shorebirds. They are known for there bright red legs and bills, as well as their noisy nature. The species uses contact calls to stay connected to other members of the group and several complex calls as part…
Atlantic puffins breed in the northern Atlantic Ocean, generally on islands of Europe and North America. These seabirds spend spring and summer in coastal clifftop colonies. They dig small burrows in the sides of cliffs to nest…
Basking sharks are the second largest living fish. They consume plankton and are slow-moving filter feeders. They have been targeted by humans as a food source, and several populations have been overexploited, earning basking sharks a vulnerable status…
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