linguistic

The story begins with the fact that millions of years before humans existed, the oceans were filled with a vast network of whale songs. Each species had its unique sounds, such as the humpback's courting arias or the sperm whale's distinct clicking dialects. However, due to human activities, these sounds are slowly being drowned out by noise pollution. In the mid-1970s, … [Read more...] about The Spectral Outpourings of a Beluga Whale: Noc’s Attempt to Bridge the Linguistic Divide Between Animals and Humans