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Whale species that inspired Moby Dick filmed headbutting each other

Historic accounts dating back two centuries detail ships rammed and sunk by sperm whales, now scientists claim to have filmed the species for the first time displaying headbutting behaviour.

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ABC AustraliaMar 23, 2026, 6:58 PM

Whale species that inspired Moby Dick filmed headbutting each other

Historic accounts dating back two centuries detail ships rammed and sunk by sperm whales, now scientists claim to have filmed the species for the first time displaying headbutting behaviour.

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