It’s not science fiction: scientists are using machine learning algorithms to decipher how animals communicate and what ...

Groundbreaking research is revealing that communication among whales is far more complex and sophisticated than previously believed.

For centuries, humans have drawn a line between themselves and other species, initially claiming that other animals couldn't feel pain. Science proved they could. Then the argument shifted: Animals ...

After poring over recordings from sperm whales in the Caribbean, UC Berkeley linguist Gasper Begus had an unlikely breakthrough. According to a new study from Begus and his colleagues with Project ...

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to study sperm whale clicks. These clicks, called codas, show structured patterns similar to human speech building blocks. AI helps analyze vast amounts of ...

Previously, a commonly accepted belief within the scientific community was that animals are intellectually inferior to humans. However, extensive research on whale behavior performed over the course ...

Scuba diving in the ocean can be an otherworldly experience, as can the marvels waiting to be discovered. Imagine swimming ...

Orcas display a variety of skills, like coordinated hunting and regional ‘dialects.’ They have also revealed several interesting habits, like grooming each other with kelp and offering food to humans.

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

A unique whale's high-pitched song at 52 hertz has captured global attention. Discovered decades ago, its unusual call ...