In a new book called Why Whales Sing, Eduardo Mercado details his life's work to try and understand what whale songs are all about.

Saratoga High School senior Lucy Zhang presented her research on the link between whale songs and human musical compositions ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For humpback whales in the Pacific, their songs may be a solid ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Humpback whale song is a striking example of a complex, culturally transmitted behavior, but up to now, there was little evidence it has language-like structure. Human language, which is also ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...