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The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), or cachalot, is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of genus Physeter, and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia.he sperm whale can be found anywhere in the open ocean. Females and young males live together in groups while mature males live solitary lives outside of the mating season. The females cooperate to protect and nurse their young.
As with most species, there is a social hierarchy within a group of whales; this social hierarchy is dominated by the females. Killer whales are the dominant predators in the ocean, and are opportunistic feeders; their diet varies from one region to another. They eat about 67% fish, 27% marine mammals, and 6% skid.Killer whales in the Bering Sea (near Alaska) eat 65% fish, 20% squid, and 15% marine mammals.hales eat 3% to 4% of their body weight in food per day. A baby whale eats up to 10% of its body weight during growth periods. Whales are like packs of wolves and lions; they often hunt in pods for food. They work together to encircle and herd the prey into small areas before attacking.