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Could a newly discovered sperm whale 'alphabet' be deciphered by humans?
Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3
Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Cornwall, Warren 3 of 3
Abstract
Scientists have discovered that sperm whales may have a more complex system of communication than previously known. Researchers have classified the clicking sounds made by sperm whales into roughly two dozen distinct phrases, or codas. However, a recent study suggests that these interactions might be more comparable to a duet between veteran jazz musicians, indicating that sperm whales have the capacity to convey a much richer amount of information. The research is part of Project CETI, an initiative that aims to explore cross-species communication using advances in artificial intelligence and animal monitoring tools. While some scientists are skeptical about the possibility of deciphering whale communication, others believe that this research provides valuable insights into the structure of a species' communication system. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/05, pN.PAG
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2024
- Accession Number:177151114
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