The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new ...
New Scientist on MSN6d
Humpback whale songs have patterns that resemble human languageThe sounds that make up humpback whale songs follow some of the same statistical rules seen in human languages, which may be ...
The Times of Israel on MSN2d
Groaning and moaning underwater, humpback whales talk much like humans, Israelis findResearch co-led by Hebrew University expert on language learning suggests such patterns might also shape sounds made by other ...
An iconic attribute of humpback whales are not harmful to the animals, according to the Port McNeill-based Marine Education and Research Society (MERS).
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 ...
“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 ...
Dutch scientist Leonie Cornips has become fascinated with how cows communicate. But can this really be called 'language'?
From birds travelling non-stop for 11 days, to the incredible feats of caribou, discover some of the longest migrations animals ...
South Korea faces gender disparity in research with lowest female researcher ratio in OECD Research reveals pressing need for greater support and opportunities for female scientists in South Korea.
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