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Prehistoric whale reveals extreme skull asymmetry • Nov. 9, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (Phys.org)

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Also Known As cachalot • Physeter macrocephalus • Physeter catodon

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Illustration of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) shown in profile, with its large, block-shaped head and long body. For scale, a human diver and an elephant are depicted beside the whale, along with bars showing 3 meters and 9 feet. Text notes the whale can reach up to 24 meters, or 79 feet, in length.
Encountering a newborn sperm whale
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