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Bookmark or Share- Why Is Ambergris (Whale Poop) So Valuable? | HowStuffWorksAmbergris (which comes from a French phrase meaning "gray amber") forms in the intestines of a sperm whale. Scientists have found squid beaks in clumps of ambergris, leading many to surmise the ambergris is something of a protective secretion that protects sperm whales' digestive tracts from the scratching of those hard beaks.
- Ambergris - WikipediaAmbergris ( / ˈæmbərɡriːs / or / ˈæmbərɡrɪs /; Latin: ambra grisea; Old French: ambre gris ), ambergrease, or grey amber is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. [1] Freshly produced ambergris has a marine, fecal odor.
- Ambergris, The 'Whale Vomit' That's More Valuable Than GoldCommonly referred to as “whale vomit,” ambergris is an intestinal slurry that comes from the guts of sperm whales. And, yes, it’s a highly coveted perfume ingredient. In fact, chunks of it can sell for thousands or even millions of dollars.
- What's Ambergris? Behind the $60k Whale-Waste Find - National GeographicA beachcombing U.K. boy just stumbled upon a chunk of ambergris possibly worth up to $63,000. So what exactly is it, and why is it worth so much? By Johnna Rizzo
- A Brief, Fascinating History of Ambergris | SmithsonianFresh ambergris has a strong fecal odor and is much less valuable than aged specimens. Despite its origins, ambergris, with its unique scent, fixative properties, and perceived ability to...
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