All human languages follow the same pattern: The most common word is used twice as often as the second most common word, three times as often as the third most common word, four times as often as the ...
The songs of humpback whales exhibit structural patterns similar to human language, challenging long-held assumptions about ...
Humpback whale songs have statistical patterns in their structure that are remarkably similar to those seen in human language ...
Ellen Garland received funding from the following grants for this work: Royal Society University Research Fellowship (UF160081 and URF\R\221020), Royal Society Research Fellows Enhancement Award ...
The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests. By Emily Anthes The English language is full of wonderful ...