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Dolphins call each other by name [1]

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Submitted by Desert Gypsy on Fri, 07/26/2013 - 08:18

Earthsky.org, 7/26/13

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“Our results present the first case of naming in mammals, providing a clear parallel between dolphin and human communication.” – Marine biologist Vincent Janik

Scientists at the University of St Andrews have shown that bottlenose dolphins can use copying of signature whistles as a way of addressing or labelling animals on an individual basis.

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[2] http://earthsky.org/science-wire/dophins-call-each-other-by-name
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[4] //soundofheart.org/galacticfreepress/type-post/earth-space-weather