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Elephant Communication: The Sounds of Names

This chapter explores how African savannah elephants use unique low-frequency rumbles to communicate, akin to human names, by directing their sounds towards specific individuals in their social groups. It also discusses the role of advanced AI in decoding these rumbles, revealing patterns that suggest individual identification among elephants.

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