sperm whale
US /ˈspɜːrm ˌweɪl/
UK /ˈspɜːrm ˌweɪl/
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cachalote
a large toothed whale with a massive, square head, typically living in deep water and feeding on squid. The male has a large amount of spermaceti in the head, formerly hunted for its oil and ambergris.
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The sperm whale is known for its deep dives.
El cachalote es conocido por sus inmersiones profundas.
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Ambergris, a valuable substance, is produced in the digestive system of the sperm whale.
El ámbar gris, una sustancia valiosa, se produce en el sistema digestivo del cachalote.