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.
