Once at risk of being wiped out, humpback whales charted a remarkable comeback thanks to their songs. In 1979, National ...

Two new studies have found eerily human-like sophistication in whale songs, challenging notions about our exceptionality and potentially shedding light on the evolution of language. Some whales can ...

Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication of all other species. However, research published in Science has uncovered ...

A study published in Scienc on humpback whale songs has provided remarkable insights into the nature of nonhuman animal communication, revealing a striking similarity between whale songs and human ...

Humpback whales can learn complex songs from other humpback whale populations in a rare cross-cultural exchange, according to researchers at the University of Queensland's School of Veterinary Science ...

The songs of humpback whales represent one of the most intriguing examples of non-human cultural transmission, wherein complex vocal sequences are learned, modified and disseminated among conspecifics ...

A new study reveals that whale song and human languages share features that make them easier to learn. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are known for their complex songs. New research suggests ...

Lismore, Feb 27 (The Conversation): Spanning more octaves than a piano, humpback whales sing powerfully into the vast ocean. These songs are beautifully complex, weaving phrases and themes into ...

Nightingales are among the most celebrated of all animal singers, no doubt earning their place through the complexity of ...

The male humpback whale song is one of the longest and most complex of any animal: a single call can last up to 30 minutes. Scientists are still unsure what its purpose is. Paramount+ is here! Stream ...