How Do Sperm Whales Keep Their Massive, Wax-Filled Heads Beneath the Waves as They Sleep?

Sperm whales face an unusual sleep challenge: their massive heads, filled with a waxy substance called spermaceti, naturally float. But as Nautilus reports, these ocean giants have found tiny solutions to stay submerged while they rest—counteracting their own buoyancy in the process.

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