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Natural Intelligence: What we and AI can learn from nature

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Decoding Animal Communication with AI and Bioacoustics

The chapter delves into the fascinating world of animal communication and sensitivity to sound, showcasing how scientists use AI and bioacoustics to interpret the hidden sounds of animals, such as bat ultrasounds. It explores how various species use sound for survival, mating, and navigation, revealing dialects in bats and orcas and the acoustic navigation of coral larvae. The chapter also discusses the practical applications of bioacoustics in addressing the biodiversity crisis and the potential of combining bioacoustics with machine intelligence to explore biological intelligence beyond human understanding.

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