Sperm whales are often spotted in groups (called pods) of some 15 to 20 animals. Migrating northward in the spring in search of plankton-rich waters. From time to time they migrate toward lower latitudes, and only the largest mature males appear to enter the breeding grounds close to the equator. Typically, these whales inhabit the Arctic most of the time. This allows sounds that travel in the water to tell them the distance of objects, other whales, and more. Sperm whales make the loudest sounds of any animal. Male sperm whales grow to about 60 feet (18.3 meters) while female sperm whales grow to approximately 43 feet (13.1 meters) long. 30 Sperm Whale Facts: Description, Behavior, Reproduction, Habitat Sperm Whale is one of the most amazing creatures we have on our planet. Generally, the larger, older whales migrate the furthest north. Significant species that are known for their regular migrations include Killer Whales, Humpback Whales and Sperm Whales. Whales travel to cold waters for feeding; they go to warmer waters to give birth. Bowhead Whale. These giant mammals must hold their breath for up to 90 minutes on such dives. A trip of around 10,000 -12,000 miles round trip . Specifically, it is difficult to determine how animals "know" when it is time to migrate. A lone female Western North Pacific grey whale has set a record for long-distance migration, according to a study Tuesday. Male and female sperm whales have huge, squarish foreheads, small inconspicuous eyes, and a long narrow lower jaw. This includes squid, sharks, skates, and fish. By this time of the year, many humpback whales (Megaptera novaengliae) have already started their impressively long migration south. Significant species that are known for their regular migrations include Killer Whales, Humpback Whales and Sperm Whales. To observe these types of whales during the summer months, cruise ships off the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors usually take the ship out a good distance from shore where the blue whales, sperm whales and orca whales can be spotted feeding. Those from the northern hemisphere travel from their summer feeding areas in temperate-cold waters to breed for the winter in subtropical-tropical waters. There are, of course, a number of whale species that do not migrate at all, but remain in the waters in which they are safest and most comfortable. However, a sperm whale click only lasts 100 microseconds (a microsecond is 1 millionth of a second), whereas a blue whale’s call at 188db lasts 20-30 seconds. The culture of sperm whales A lone female Western North Pacific grey whale has set a record for long-distance migration, according to a study Tuesday. A single sperm whale might easily swim around the entire Earth in its 70-year lifetime. CONSIDERATION OF DISTRIBUTION AND MIGRATION OF TOOTHED WHALES OFF THE PACIFIC COAST OF JAPAN BASED UPON AERIAL SIGHTING RECORD TOSHIO KASUYA* ABSTRACT The seasonal and annual fluctuation of the sperm whale, Baird's beaked whale, killer whale, the globicephalids, and the dolphins and porpoises in the past 11 years are discussed. Humpback whales can travel distances of 16,000 miles during these trips and will fast during their migration living off of stored energy in their fat reserves. The males, alone or in groups, are found in higher latitudes. The females on the other hand are a little smaller with a size of anywhere between 8.2 meters to 17 meters. Sperm whales have one blowhole located at the left of the forehead. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 3,280 feet in search of squid to eat. In fact, it is renowned for being one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom (along with the Gray Whale). These migrations are time-coupled to the breeding/mating season. Sperm whales make the loudest sounds of any animal. Sperm whales can consume about 3 to 3.5 percent of their body weight per day. Sperm Whale Feeding. In most other whale species, migration is closely connected to reproduction. And returning southward during the fall to mate and give birth to new offspring.