Clicks, grunts and squeals: the wonders of whale communication – podcast
A science podcast explores the complex communication methods of whales, including clicks, grunts, and squeals. Researchers are using advanced technology to decode these vocalizations to better understand and protect marine life from human-made threats.
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Advancements in bioacoustics provide critical data for conservation efforts and our understanding of non-human intelligence.
Science Weekly Science Clicks, grunts and squeals: the wonders of whale communication – podcast Ever since the earliest known recording of whale song was made in 1949 , researchers have been captivated by the wails, rumbles, clicks, grunts and squeals of their communication. As technology improves, scientists are decoding the intricate patterns that make different species’ vocalisations distinctive. Madeleine Finlay hears from Emma Bryce, a journalist who has spent months investigating human efforts to understand whale song. She explains how this knowledge could help us better protect whales from human-made harms.
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