Humpback Whale Songs Show Humans Not the Only Species Capable of Cultural Transmission

A study led by the University of Queensland (UQ) has found that humpback whales can learn complex songs from whales in other regions. Led by Dr. Jenny Allen at UQ’s School of Veterinary Science, researchers discovered that New Caledonian humpback whales were able to learn songs from their Australian east coast counterparts with great accuracy. … Continue reading Humpback Whale Songs Show Humans Not the Only Species Capable of Cultural Transmission