Emory graduate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores conservation efforts for the species in the Feb. 15 episode of “Mutual of Omaha’s ...

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has banned all kinds of interactions with whale sharks, locally known as “balilan,” especially feeding, in the ...

That’s comparable to the size of a school bus. Woah! Whale sharks are covered in white spots and each shark has their own unique spot pattern, similar to human fingerprints. Even though a whale ...

Activities with "butandings" or whale sharks in the Province of Bohol are ordered stopped by the Provincial Government. Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado issued an executive order on February 3, 2025 ...

However, research published in Science has uncovered the same statistical structure that is a hallmark of human language in humpback whale song. Humpback whale song is a striking example of a ...

Humpback whale song is a striking example of a complex, culturally transmitted behavior, but up to now, there was little evidence it has language-like structure. Human language, which is also ...

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 wond ...

A groundbreaking study, published in Science, has unearthed surprising parallels between human languages and whale songs, specifically their shared adherence to Zipf's law. The research, led by ...

Despite humans and whales being separated by millions of years of evolution, our vocalizations follow the same principle outlined in Zipf’s law Margherita Bassi Daily Correspondent All human ...

Humpback whales have long fascinated scientists and ocean lovers alike with their haunting, intricate songs. But a groundbreaking new study has uncovered something even more astonishing—these marine ...

Humpback whale songs have statistical patterns in their structure that are remarkably similar to those seen in human language. While this doesn’t mean the songs convey complex meanings like our ...