BUFFALO, N.Y. – Humpback and bowhead whales are the only mammals other than humans thought to progressively change the songs they sing through a process of cultural learning. But maybe the humpbacks ...

All human languages follow the same pattern: The most common word is used twice as often as the second most common word, ...

Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication ...

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 ...

The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests. By Emily Anthes The English language is full of wonderful ...

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 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 ...

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 ...