The Unconventional Languages of Whales

Whales, the sea creatures of grand proportions, have an enchantingly intricate means of communication.

Unlike land mammals that use sound as only part of their communication strategies, whales are believed to rely extensively on a complex system of sounds, much like a language.

A fascinating instance is the 'Whale Song'.

Only male humpback whales sing, creating long, varied, complex, and melodious songs that can last up to 20 minutes and heard miles away.

Surprisingly, these songs are continuously evolving, with the whales adding new styles, melodies, and themes to their songs each year.

The song changes are progressive and spread across whole populations regardless of migration and breeding routines.

Furthermore, sperm whales have been found to have distinct 'accents' or codas, leading scientists to believe that different pods of sperm whales have their individual dialects.

They are cultural creatures with a sophisticated method of communication..