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Sperm Whales Communicate Using Complex Click Patterns, Developing Regional Dialects

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AI analysis reveals sperm whales use a complex system of clicks, akin to a phonetic alphabet with "rubato" and "ornamentation." Separately, Mediterranean sperm whales exhibit a distinct regional dialect, differing from western populations, highlighting cultural evolution in non-human communication.

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