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Wildlife & Animals
The Strange and Beautiful World of Animal Communication
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Sperm whales use distinct 'dialects' to identify their specific social clans.
A sperm whale mother and calf communicating via clicks.
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Sperm whales communicate using rhythmic sequences of clicks called codas that function as cultural markers. These sounds allow individuals to recognize members of their own specific social group amidst a crowded ocean.
"Whale clans can consist of thousands of individuals sharing a unique dialect."
This suggests that whale culture is far more complex than previously imagined by marine biologists.
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