In Tamil Nadu, India, authorities seized 8 kilograms of sperm whale feces (aka ambergris) in a sting operation resulting in two arrests. Ambergris is a waxy substance produced in the bile ducts of sperm whales. It's been used in perfume (and served as a delicacy) for centuries although in some countries its possession and trade is illegal under bans prohibiting the use of products from endangered whales. — Read the rest
