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However, a new study has revealed that humpback whale song actually shares the same statistical pattern of human language. There is an empirical rule called Zipf's law that all human languages follow.

Containing 16 different whale species, the biggest of the baleen whales — the blue whale — measures in at a staggering 31 meters (102 feet) and 190 tons (210 short tons).

Dr. Gero was startled that Ms. Sharma could see something in sperm whale songs that he and his colleagues had missed for years. “It was a way we hadn’t looked at it,” he said.

Whales share songs from Australia to Ecuador, scientists have found, suggesting a remarkably fast cultural evolution. Share full article. A humpback whale breaching in waters off French Polynesia.

Eerie and fascinating, whale songs are one of the most mysterious sounds reverberating through the ocean. Now, researachers say they know how the leviathans vocalize.

Humpback whale song is a striking example of a complex, culturally transmitted behavior, but up to now, there was little evidence it has language-like structure. Human language, which is also ...

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&nbsp ...

A mother humpback whale and calf are seen on the coast of Brazil in August 2023. Researchers say they've discovered that humpback whale song is passed down over the years and changes — something ...

A new study reveals that whale song and human languages share features that make them easier to learn. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are known for their complex songs. New research ...

“Whale Song,” a new public art installation created by French artist Jean-Marie Appriou to demonstrate the historical and mythological significance of whales, premiered at Boston’s Central Wharf Park ...