Controversial Theory of Whale Culture and Learning

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This chapter examines the controversial idea of whale culture and the debate over whether animals can exhibit cultural behavior. The episode delves into the arguments made by anthropologists and biologists, particularly focusing on Hal's belief that culture should not be limited to humans and his quest to prove that whales can learn from one another.

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