Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales in the world, reaching 45 tons and living for decades. Their populations were imperiled by historic whaling practices and they are still considered rare ...
Rare sperm whale tooth unearthed at Copper Age megasite sheds light on ancient human-sea connections
The sperm whale tooth is the first of its kind found in Copper Age Iberia. Credit: PLOS One (2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0323773 An extraordinary discovery was made at the Valencina Copper Age ...
Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales in the world, reaching 45 tons and living for decades. Their populations were imperiled by historic whaling practices and they are still considered rare ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The activities of whaling were ...
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Connecticut’s sperm whale: The predator that built a state’s fortune
Quick Take Connecticut chose the sperm whale in 1975 to honor its pivotal 19th-century whaling industry and maritime heritage ...
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