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

The whale became stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before being rescued days later - only to swim into shallow waters on Poel Island, further down the Baltic Sea coast.

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

“If it was a blue whale, Sookie could make contact.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen