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Sperm Whale Collection (page 2)

The majestic sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, is a creature of wonder and intrigue

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) pod socialising viewed from above, Dominica

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) pod socialising viewed from above, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable (IUCN). Photo taken under permit

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf Dominica, Caribbean Sea

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: A Sperm Whale Attacking a Giant Squid (colour litho)

A Sperm Whale Attacking a Giant Squid (colour litho)
5210952 A Sperm Whale Attacking a Giant Squid (colour litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sperm Whale Attacking a Giant Squid)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Whalers Harpooning a Sperm Whale Off New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1910 (screen print)

Whalers Harpooning a Sperm Whale Off New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1910 (screen print)
2630131 Whalers Harpooning a Sperm Whale Off New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1910 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Collecting Ambergris, 1572 (oil on slate)

Collecting Ambergris, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82532 Collecting Ambergris, 1572 (oil on slate) by Naldini, Giovanni Battista (1537-91); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: The Sperm Whale (engraving)

The Sperm Whale (engraving)
6003466 The Sperm Whale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sperm Whale. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: The Sperm-Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus) (engraving)

The Sperm-Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus) (engraving)
2816983 The Sperm-Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sperm-Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm Whale Spouting, 1930 (lithograph)

Sperm Whale Spouting, 1930 (lithograph)
2622243 Sperm Whale Spouting, 1930 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a sperm whale spouting on the surface of the ocean;)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm Whale, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Sperm Whale, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001110 Sperm Whale, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Whale Destroying Whaling Ship, c. 1875 (watercolour on paper)

Whale Destroying Whaling Ship, c. 1875 (watercolour on paper)
1201957 Whale Destroying Whaling Ship, c.1875 (watercolour on paper) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm Whale, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Sperm Whale, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999110 Sperm Whale, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: A Fighting Sperm Whale (litho)

A Fighting Sperm Whale (litho)
3627372 A Fighting Sperm Whale (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fighting Sperm Whale)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: The Tiger of the Deep, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea

The Tiger of the Deep, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea
IL283092 The Tiger of the Deep, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, 1914 (colour litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; English

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: 19th Century Circus Aquarium, 1873 (lithograph)

19th Century Circus Aquarium, 1873 (lithograph)
1202052 19th Century Circus Aquarium, 1873 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm Whale (coloured engraving)

Sperm Whale (coloured engraving)
1000576 Sperm Whale (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm Whale, 1860 (colour litho)

Sperm Whale, 1860 (colour litho)
1000745 Sperm Whale, 1860 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A The Instructive Picture Book)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Kraken versus Sperm Whale (litho)

Kraken versus Sperm Whale (litho)
3627370 Kraken versus Sperm Whale (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kraken versus Sperm Whale)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Fight between Sea-Serpent and Sperm Whale (engraving)

Fight between Sea-Serpent and Sperm Whale (engraving)
1621439 Fight between Sea-Serpent and Sperm Whale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight between Sea-Serpent and Sperm Whale)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Ganges River Dolphin, 1860 (colour litho)

Ganges River Dolphin, 1860 (colour litho)
998884 Ganges River Dolphin, 1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der SAaugetiere)

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Two strange kinds of whales (coloured engraving)

Two strange kinds of whales (coloured engraving)
997773 Two strange kinds of whales (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Kinds of whales (coloured engraving)

Kinds of whales (coloured engraving)
997531 Kinds of whales (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Destruction of the Larboard Boat of the 'Ann Alexander, 'by a Sperm Whale

Destruction of the Larboard Boat of the "Ann Alexander, "by a Sperm Whale, in the South Pacific (engraving)
1102444 Destruction of the Larboard Boat of the " Ann Alexander, " by a Sperm Whale, in the South Pacific (engraving) by English School

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm Oil Lamp, c. 1941. Creator: Davids De Vault

Sperm Oil Lamp, c. 1941. Creator: Davids De Vault
Sperm Oil Lamp, c. 1941

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: encounter with sperm whales

encounter with sperm whales
Seb

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Candle sperm whale

Candle sperm whale
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale family

Sperm whale family
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale

Sperm whale
Un cachalot rencontrA© A┬á l'ile Maurice.. Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus) Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine

Sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus) Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, Mediterranean Sea. September

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf diving down, Faial Island, Azores

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf diving down, Faial Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean July

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf, Sri Lanka. March

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf, Sri Lanka. March

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Group of Sperm whales (Physter macrocephalus) family group swimming together, Indian Ocean, March

Group of Sperm whales (Physter macrocephalus) family group swimming together, Indian Ocean, March

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Aggregation of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) engaged in social activity. Indian Ocean

Aggregation of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) engaged in social activity. Indian Ocean, March

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Pod of Sperm whale socializing, (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Pod of Sperm whale socializing, (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) aerial shot showing much larger male on right

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) aerial shot showing much larger male on right, with female nursery group. Baja California, Mexico

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Tail of Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) diving. Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Tail of Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) diving. Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable species

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Close up of eye of Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Close up of eye of Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable species

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Mother with young calf Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Mother with young calf Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: The Sperm-Whale, 1882. Creator: Unknown

The Sperm-Whale, 1882. Creator: Unknown
The Sperm-Whale, 1882. From " St. Nicholas: Volume IX. Part I. November 1881, to May 1882". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1882]

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: tail detail of Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Pico Island, Azores, Portugal

tail detail of Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) pod, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) pod, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, January, Vulnerable species

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: amount, animal, atlantic, behaviour, blue, calm, cetacea, color, colors, colour, colours

amount, animal, atlantic, behaviour, blue, calm, cetacea, color, colors, colour, colours, concept, conceptual, content, contentment, horizontals, idea, individual, looking, mammal, mammalia, mammals

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Harpooning a Sperm Whale, 1837. Artist: William Jardine

Harpooning a Sperm Whale, 1837. Artist: William Jardine
Harpooning a Sperm Whale, from William Jardine The Naturalists Library: On the Ordinary Cetacea, Edinburgh, 1837

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats, 1837

Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats, 1837. Artist: William Jardine
Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats. From William Jardine The Naturlists Library: On the Ordinary Cetacea, Edinburgh, 1837

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: A sperm whale diving at Kaikoura in Canterbury, New Zealand

A sperm whale diving at Kaikoura in Canterbury, New Zealand

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: A Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) underwater in pursuit of a krill

A Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) underwater in pursuit of a krill

Background imageSperm Whale Collection: Fluke of a Sperm Whale, Sri Lanka

Fluke of a Sperm Whale, Sri Lanka
Fluke of a Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) splashing water at the surface of the ocean; Sri Lanka



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The majestic sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, is a creature of wonder and intrigue. Its immense size and unique characteristics have captivated the imaginations of humans for centuries. In an illustration from 1835, we witness a thrilling encounter between a giant squid and a sperm whale. The battle between these two giants of the deep sea unfolds before our eyes, showcasing the raw power and tenacity of both species. Photographed off the Azores Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, another snapshot captures the awe-inspiring presence of a solitary sperm whale. Its massive body gracefully glides through the water, leaving us in awe of its sheer magnitude. A group of three socializing sperm whales offers a glimpse into their complex social structure beneath Dominica's surface. These intelligent creatures engage in intricate communication and bond with one another as they navigate their oceanic home. As one dives below a vibrant rainbow, we catch sight of its tail fluke breaking through the water's surface—a breathtaking moment frozen in time. This image reminds us that even amidst nature's beauty, these magnificent beings continue to roam freely beneath our world above. The tooth belonging to Physeter macrocephalus serves as evidence of its predatory prowess—an impressive weapon designed for survival in treacherous waters. It symbolizes both strength and adaptability within this remarkable species. Depicted in lithographic art from 1900 is an epic clash between legendary Kraken beasts and fearless sperm whales—both mythical creatures locked in an eternal struggle for dominance over vast expanses of oceanic territory. An exquisite illustration showcases every detail of this enigmatic creature—the distinctive shape that sets it apart from other marine mammals becomes apparent as we marvel at its grandeur once more. Through digital composite imagery capturing sequential tail flukes diving beneath Dominica's Caribbean Sea lies evidence not only of their grace but also their ability to navigate great depths with ease—a testament to their mastery over these vast waters.