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Sperm whale carcass found floating off Phuket beach

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The carcass (to the right in image) was confirmed as being that of a sperm whale. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Marine experts have confirmed that a carcass found floating off Surin Beach yesterday was that of a sperm whale.

 

At 10am yesterday (May31), Director of the Phuket Department of Marine and Coastal Resources’ (DMCR) Conservation Division Mr Suchart Rattanaruengsri received a report from lifeguards at Surin Beach in Cherng Talay that the remains of a large whale had been found floating about 500 metres off shore.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/sperm-whale-carcass-found-floating-off-phuket-beach-62394.php

 
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My research shows that the  sperm whale is a mammal with a worldwide range and will migrate seasonally for feeding and breeding. Females and young males live together while mature males live solitary lives outside of the mating season. 

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6 minutes ago, missoura said:

My research shows that the  sperm whale is a mammal with a worldwide range and will migrate seasonally for feeding and breeding. Females and young males live together while mature males live solitary lives outside of the mating season. 

 

So very similar to the lads on the annual OS golf trip?

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