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Dwarf sperm whales release intestinal fluid to evade threats
short by Saurav Joshi / on Sunday, 29 June, 2025
Each dwarf sperm whale has a sac filled with dark liquid in its intestine. When threatened or escaping predators, Dwarf sperm whales release more than three gallons of reddish-brown liquid from intestines, creating a dark cloud for cover. This unique defense helps the whales escape predators. Notably, it can dive at least 1,000 feet deep in search of food.
read more at NOAA Fisheries