The language of whale song

Dr. Jenny Allen, a whale song structure expert from Griffith University and the University of St Andrews, shares exciting insights into how humpback whale songs mirror human language. She discusses the intricate melodies of these songs and their role in whale culture and mating. The conversation highlights the fascinating similarities in communication learning between whales and humans, including elements like Zipf's Law and convergent evolution. Listeners will appreciate the innovative methods used to analyze these captivating underwater sounds.