Whorl-toothed sperm whale (SciiFii)

The whorl-toothed sperm whale (Helicoptricetus bucina) is a species of toothed whale of the family Physeteridae, most closely related to the common sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the world's oceans to help boost biodiversity. The total length of the whorl-toothed sperm whale is between 13.5–17.5 meters (44–57 feet), making it one of the largest members of the superfamily Physeteroidea. As the species name suggests, the male whorl-toothed sperm whales have adapted its jaw deformation to form a whorl shape, co-opting this as sexual ornaments to attract the females, which lack this whorl shape. Whorl-toothed sperm whales usually dive between 300 to 800 metres (980 to 2,620 feet), and sometimes 1 to 2 kilometres (3,300 to 6,600 ft), in search of food. Such dives can last more than an hour. They feed on several species, notably the giant squid, but also the colossal squid, octopuses, and fish such as demersal rays, but their diet is mainly medium-sized squid. Some prey may be taken accidentally while eating other items. The sperm whale is a pelagic mammal with a worldwide range, and will migrate seasonally for feeding and breeding. Females and young males live together in groups, while mature males (bulls) live solitary lives outside of the mating season. The females cooperate to protect and nurse their young. Females give birth every four to twenty years, and care for the calves for more than a decade. A mature whorl-toothed sperm whale has few natural predators, although calves and weakened adults are sometimes killed by pods of killer whales (orcas) and killer sperm whales. The whorl-toothed sperm whale uses echolocation and vocalization as loud as 230 decibels (re 1 µPa m) underwater. Whorl-toothed sperm whales can live 70 years or more. The conservation status of the whorl-toothed sperm whale is Near Threatened due to historic poaching, however, thanks to the conservationists, the whorl-toothed sperm whale is a protected species.
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