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Sperm Whales Possess Complex Communication System, Regional Dialects Discovered

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Scientists have identified a complex communication system in sperm whales, akin to a phonetic alphabet, using AI to analyze clicks.
They also found distinct regional dialects, particularly in the Mediterranean, suggesting sophisticated non-human communication and cultural history.

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Scientists have identified a complex communication system in sperm whales, akin to a phonetic alphabet, using AI to analyze clicks. They also found distinct regional dialects, particularly in the Mediterranean, suggesting sophisticated non-human communication and cultural history.

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