However, research published in Science has uncovered the same statistical structure that is a hallmark of human language in humpback whale song. Humpback whale song is a striking example of a ...

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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 ...

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They found that recurring elements in whale songs follow a Zipfian distribution, much like human language. “This work shows how learning and cultural transmission can shape the structure of ...

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Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are known for their complex songs. New research suggests that these compositions play by some of the same rules as human language. Just like popular songs ...

Research has revealed a previously undetected ‘language-like structure’ in whale song that was thought to be unique to human language. Whale song is more similar to human language than ...

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Whales have fascinated people for centuries. Now, scientists have discovered that humpback whales produce songs with some structure that looks a lot like how humans organize language. These findings ...