Sperm Whales Have Distinct Click Dialects on Each Side of the Mediterranean
Researchers have found that sperm whales on opposite sides of the Mediterranean Sea use distinctly different click patterns, known as codas, in a phenomenon comparable to human dialects. The variations occur within matriarchal groups and play a role in forming social structures. The finding is the first to document regional dialect differences among sperm whales in the Mediterranean.
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