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Sperm whale or cachalot, Physeter macrocephalus (vulnerable)
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Sperm whale or cachalot, Physeter macrocephalus (vulnerable)
Sperm whale or cachalot, Physeter macrocephalus (Physeter polycyphus). Vulnerable. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, 1836
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Brodtmann Heinrich Karl Macrocephalus Physeter Rudolf Schinz Sperm Vulnerable Whale Cachalot
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This stunning lithograph depicts a Sperm Whale, scientifically known as Physeter macrocephalus (previously identified as Physeter polycyphus), a magnificent and vulnerable marine mammal. The image, created by the skilled hand of Karl Joseph Brodtmann, is part of Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, published in 1836. The Sperm Whale, also referred to as the Cachalot, is the largest living toothed predator and the largest of all living cetaceans. With males reaching lengths of up to 60 feet and weighing as much as 45 tons, these whales are truly awe-inspiring creatures. Their massive heads, which can account for one-third of their total body length, house the largest brain of any animal on Earth. The Sperm Whale's name comes from the spermaceti, a waxy substance found in their heads, which was once highly valued for use in oil lamps and candles. Unfortunately, this led to the whale's exploitation, and they have been hunted extensively for their oil and other valuable body parts. Today, the Sperm Whale is considered a vulnerable species, with populations still recovering from past hunting pressures. Brodtmann's intricately detailed lithograph not only showcases the beauty and grandeur of this magnificent creature but also serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting these vulnerable giants of the deep.
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