These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction

Once at risk of being wiped out, humpback whales charted a remarkable comeback thanks to their songs. In 1979, National ...
The Tufts Daily

Three dimensions of humpback whale communication

Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Amelia Macapia (AM): Whale songs can travel vast distances, and if they are using their songs to communicate with one another, ...
The New York Times

Scientists Find an ‘Alphabet’ in Whale Songs

Sperm whales rattle off pulses of clicks while swimming together, raising the possibility that they’re communicating in a complex language. Credit...Amanda Cotton Supported by By Carl Zimmer Ever ...
Ars Technica

Whale songs have features of language, but whales may not be speaking

Whales use complex communication systems we still don’t understand, a trope exploited in sci-fi shows like Apple TV’s Extrapolations. That show featured a humpback whale (voiced by Meryl Streep) ...
Popular Science

Krill or anchovy? Baleen whale songs may indicate what’s on the menu

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For humpback whales in the Pacific, their songs may be a solid ...