Humpback whales are thriving again. They switch foods, use creative hunting, and enter new waters. Their flexibility helps ...

In the early 1970s, engineers listening for Russian submarines started detecting strange underwater signals. Using ...

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

In the mid-1960s, a biologist discovered the beauty of humpback whale songs. But his recordings weren't just academic — they were woven into... In the mid-20th century, whale populations were ...

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 ...

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 Redwood Region Audubon Society will present a talk titled “What’s Song Got To Do With It? The ‘Mystery’ of Humpback Whale Song” on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road ...

A humpback whale using a bubble net to feed. A new hydrophone developed by a UC Davis physicist is enabling researchers to listen to the sound cues that the whales use to coordinate this feeding ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Think of common courtship displays in the animal kingdom, like the flashy display of a peacock’s tail or the treetop melody of a songbird’s tune. Each is relatively constant. The ...

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 ...