Song Morphing by Humpback Whales: Cultural or Epiphenomenal?
Singing humpback whales (Megaptera noavaengliae) collectively and progressively change the sounds and patterns they produce within their songs throughout their lives. The dynamic modifications that humpback whales make to their songs are often cited as an impressive example of cultural transmission...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Psychology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.574403/full |