Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean
via theguardian.com
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Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structures From “Howdy” to “G’day”, English – like other languages – is rich in dialects. Now researchers have found sperm whales on different sides of the Mediterranean show similar variations in their vocalisations. Sperm whales communicate vocally using sequences of short […]