Sperm Whale at the Kaikoura Coast resting after hunt, New Zealand.

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These Sperm Whales are 20+ years residents just off the coast of New Zealand and dive 24/7 to depths of well over 1000 meters to hunt for giant squid. After surfacing they breath for 5-6 minutes before they dive again. These wales use echo location during the dive and the hunt. They are silent when swimming back to the surface.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Kaikoura, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Eric Middelkoop / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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