Peer-reviewed research by Hebrew University and Edinburgh University experts suggests such patterns might also shape sounds ...

The sounds that make up humpback whale songs follow some of the same statistical rules seen in human languages, which may be ...

The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new ...

An iconic attribute of humpback whales are not harmful to the animals, according to the Port McNeill-based Marine Education and Research Society (MERS).

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Sightings of humpback whales cruising the British coast are rising – and causing debate amongst conservationists researching the cause ...

A mother humpback whale and calf are seen on the coast of Brazil in August 2023. Researchers say they've discovered that humpback whale song is passed down over the years and changes — something ...

“And whale song is a great place to look,” said Inbal Arnon, an expert on language acquisition at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and an author of the new study. Male humpback whales sing ...

Only male humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) sing, and the behaviour is thought to be important for attracting mates. The songs are constantly evolving, with new elements appearing and ...