Humpback whales are renowned for their complex songs, which play a significant role in their social interactions and mating behaviors. Recent research has delved into the nature of these songs ...

Whales learn complex songs from each other in 'cultural exchange' Whales have many talents, but perhaps their most unique and ...

Cultural 'revolution' events cause the whales to discard the song and learn a new simpler one Populations of male humpback whales undergo a "cultural revolution" every few years when they change ...

Ocean-bottom seismology stations are designed to monitor earthquakes, and often pick up whale songs. Researchers have previously used these incidental recordings to track fin whale movements, but this ...

But in addition to sensing quakes, the instruments also picked up whale song. The data above has been "sonified" to make it audible. The large bump towards the end is an earthquake. Read more ...

It's not exactly karaoke. These whale songs have been a source of fascination for decades. Professor Coen Elemans from the University of Southern Denmark is among a group of scientists who have ...

Acoustician and lead study author Dr Salvatore Cerchio said “the sei whale songs are simply the most bizarre and unusual sounds I have ever heard from a whale. They are entirely other worldly.” ...