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Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

Photographer captured rare sight of sperm whales sleeping upright

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A talented photographer has captured the rare sight of a swarm of ten 40 ft sperm whales sleeping upright.

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

Franco Banfi caught these amazing marine animals around 65ft underwater off the coast of Dominica in the Caribbean.

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

The sperm whales, known to be social animals, usually nap vertically for about 6 to 25 minutes at a time.

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

This behaviour was first documented in 2008, and after further studies, it was discovered that they nap for short periods for about 7% of their lives.

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

“This is a group of about ten sperm whales sleeping together,” Mr. Banfi said.

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

“I don’t know why they sleep upright, perhaps because they can use the sonar they have in their heads to sense any approaching danger.”

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

“I am very fortunate to have witnessed such a wonderful moment in the wild, and I am very grateful to the whales for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to attend the show.”

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

“It doesn’t happen that way every time you see them.”

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

See more of Franco Banfi’s work on his Instagram.

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

Nature And Wildlife Tv | Photographer Captured Rare Sight Of Sperm Whales Sleeping Upright

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