'Sperm Whale' by Belgian coast showing porpoise

ostend - The Belgian coast has been observed yet no sperm in January, but an 'ordinary' porpoise. That two biologists determined after extensive research of the photographic material. The experts had confirmed that it was a so-called Least sperm whale was able welcomes the conclusion Natuurpunt reported Tuesday.

Judging by the size, shape and location of the dorsal fin and the diving behavior of marine mammal could not have been a sperm whale, said the two scientists. Observers had misjudged the distance, making the animal seemed larger than it really was.

The Smallest sperm whale, a whale tooth 2.70 meters tall, swim normally in (sub) tropical waters and is rarely seen in Europe. Porpoises are plenty of contrast in the North Sea.