whale

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David: Steve Benen for MS NOW: Trump’s ‘God Squad’ discards the administration’s supposed interest in whale protections; Ella Nilsen for CNN: Only 50 of these whales are left in existence.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Its shape closely resembles a sperm whale, the famous marine animal from Herman Melville's novel, which inspired its name.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Late last week, hopes had been high that the whale might move to deeper waters after excavators dug a channel enabling him to swim off.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"The lateral view of the soldier's frontal prominence and elongated head resembles the head of a sperm whale, and in both organisms, the mandibles are eclipsed by the head," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Until, high overhead, a whale passed through the beams of light.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown