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The
Sperm Whale (Physeter catadon) is the largest toothed whale on
Earth. Measuring up to 60 feet in length, this marine mammal also has
the largest brain of all creatures. Once hunted to a point of depletion,
being unviable commercially, the Sperm Whale is currently under protection.
Scientists are yet uncertain if the Sperm Whale as a species will ever
recover from the whaling that took place in the 20th century. I was
inspired to paint this image as a celebration with the thought that
these whales, now under "Protected" status, would always be
safe from whaling. In the Summer of 2000 the Japanese whaling fleet
killed 5 Sperm Whales, with a goal to take 8. Many other species of
Whales are being threatened with the resumption of commercial whaling.
For further information, please
click here.
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"A
Secret Place Where Physeters Play"
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Oil
on Panel
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24"
X 36"
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This
painting has been purchased.
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