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Scientists investigate what sperm whales are saying

Name: Scientists investigate what sperm whales are saying
Uploaded: 2024-05-09T16:38:00-0500
Duration: 50 s
Description: Sperm whales make a burst of clicks called a coda, and experts say they can form an alphabet of sorts. Thus, whales can create what we think of as words and phrases.

Sperm whales make a burst of clicks called a coda, and experts say they can form an alphabet of sorts. Thus, whales can create what we think of as words and phrases.