The huge chunk of ambergris was found lodged inside the sperm whale — and scientists believe it ruptured its intestine, causing its death and subsequent beaching in La Palma.

The huge chunk of ambergris was found lodged inside the sperm whale — and scientists believe it ruptured its intestine, causing its death and subsequent beaching in La Palma.

  • pizzaiolo@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The highly valuable substance — called ambergris — is a waxy material secreted by sperm whales when they swallow indigestible material such as squid beaks.

    Ambergris is used to make perfumes and can sell for thousands of dollars per pound.

    TIL perfume is occasionally not vegan