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Ambergris is lumps of fatty compounds, secreted and expelled by the sperm whale. Because the harvesting of ambergris causes no harm to the whales, collecting it is not controversial.

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    Ambergris

  • Ecomare - ambergris van potvis in 2012 (potvis2012-ambergris-2164-em retoucheerd)

    Ambergris from the North Sea

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ámbar gris para niños

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