In the Azores, an archipelago approximately 900 miles off the coast of Portugal, a group of sperm whales huddles beneath the surface. While adult males are solitary creatures when not breeding, females and juveniles assemble in pods of 10 to 20 members, often vocalizing and touching each other when socializing, as seen here. The largest toothed predator in the world, sperm whales are a common sight in the Azores, where they congregate year-round. <\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"