Language has long been seen as a defining trait of human intelligence. Unlike the communication systems of other species, ...

Whales use complex communication systems we still don’t understand, a trope exploited in sci-fi shows like Apple TV’s Extrapolations. That show featured a humpback whale (voiced by Meryl Streep) ...

Whale song can be as efficient as – and, in some cases, more efficient than – human communication, according to a new study in Science Advances. Meanwhile, new unrelated research in Science further ...

The intricate melodies of whale songs have long fascinated marine biologists, but their complexity has also posed a significant challenge for researchers trying to understand these underwater ...

Sperm whales rattle off pulses of clicks while swimming together, raising the possibility that they’re communicating in a complex language. Credit...Amanda Cotton Supported by By Carl Zimmer Ever ...

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 new songs from each other as they make their annual migration, scientists have said. Researchers have discovered similarities in whale songs recorded at the Kermadec Islands ...

Whales, the colossal beings of the ocean, are not just a marvel because of their size, but also due to their intriguing behaviors and physiological mysteries. From their unique sleeping patterns to ...

Eavesdropping on baleen whale songs in the Pacific Ocean reveals year-to-year variations that track changes in the availability of the species they forage on, according to a new study. Eavesdropping ...

Any way you slice it, whales are fascinating animals. They vary greatly in size and behavior, have rich and deep cognitive and emotional lives, and many can communicate and negotiate their social and ...

There I was, idly researching cetaceans on the company dime, when I came across Songs of the Humpback Whale. Released 55 years ago this month, this album of whale songs remains the bestselling ...