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How We’re Learning to Talk to Animals

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Echoes of the Deep: Whale Communication Unveiled

This chapter delves into the intricate world of whale communication, specifically examining the click patterns of sperm whales and their clan dialects. It highlights the parallels between animal and human vocalizations, including the development of individual names in dolphins and the brain structures related to empathy in cetaceans. Additionally, the discussion touches on technological advancements in animal language interpretation, raising ethical considerations about our understanding of interspecies communication.

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