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Sperm Whale : Study

Kumari Sonali

Sperm Whale : Study

Scientists have uncovered a fascinating aspect of sperm whale communication: their complex vocalizations resemble Morse code, hinting at a sophisticated “phonetic alphabet.”

  • These whales, renowned for their social nature, use clicking sounds called codas to convey messages.
  • Research on sperm whales in the eastern Caribbean revealed a rich communication system akin to human language.
  • Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales, predominantly observed in polar regions.
  • They inhabit deep open waters and coastal areas, facing threats such as vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
  • Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN and under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 in India, they require conservation efforts to safeguard their populations.

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