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Sperm Whale
Photo: Courtesy of Flip Nicklin

Sperm Whale - Physeter macrocephalus

Sperm Whales have the largest "nose" in the animal kingdom. The nose contains an oil filled case which scientists believe the animal uses to produce and focus sound.

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