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🔬 Science
July 08, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Sperm Whales Living in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea Seem to Have Developed a Distinct Dialect From Those in the West
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers discovered that sperm whales in the Eastern Mediterranean have developed a distinct, sped-up dialect compared to their Western counterparts, suggesting unique cultural groups.
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animal communication
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