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Humpback Whales

Humpback whale communication is both ancient and complex, and researchers are still decoding it. Join Ira Flatow on Science Friday to hear more about how they say hello, and the mystery of sudden changes to their elaborate mating songs. Plus why even complex communication can fall short of being ‘language.’see more

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