The Language of Empathy: Mourning and Communication in Elephants and Cetaceans

This chapter explores the profound emotional lives of elephants, focusing on their mourning practices and capacity for empathy. It also examines the intricate communication methods of elephants through infrasound and highlights the complex languages of dolphins and whales, emphasizing ongoing efforts like Project CETI to decode marine mammal communication. Through these discussions, the chapter reveals the deep connections and communication strategies shared between species, challenging our understanding of interspecies dialogue.