Let’s explore why whales sing and how these mesmerizing sounds play such an important role in the continued survival of these most ancient of creatures. To Communicate Whale songs are a primary ...

Whale song is something we humans listen to when relaxing – but new research has shown that, as a form of communication, it ain't messing around.

Scientists analyzed whale songs recorded in the marine sanctuary between 2015 and 2021 A hungry whale is a quiet whale. A new first-of-its kind study found the marine mammals vocalized less after ...

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.

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).

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 recording (2017) Operation Cetaces, 916 KB . Close analysis of whale song revealed statistical structures similar to those found in human language. Credit ...