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COMMON NAME: Dwarf Sperm Whale
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Kogia sima

SUBORDER: Odontoceti

LENGTH: 2.5m
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Small, compact body with a small dorsal fin located
near the middle of the back -
Dorsal fin shape may vary
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Bulbous rostrum and narrow, underslung lower jaw
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This whale can release more than 3 gallons of dark,
reddish-brown liquid “ink” in defense
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