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Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution / Re: Do animals of the same species speak the same language around the world?
« on: 17/10/2018 08:55:01 »
There was a study of chimpanzees moved from a Dutch zoo to one in Scotland.
- It was claimed that the chimps in different zoos used a different sound for "apple"; but after a few years, the Dutch group adopted the Scottish "accent".
- But it has been controversial
See: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/nov/03/chimpanzee-study-accents-scottish-dutch
It is well established that whales on the east and west coast of Australia sing different songs while migrating.
- A few years ago, there were a few whales from the west coast who ended up on the east coast - and influenced the whale song on the east coast
- But whales change their songs every year anyway - they are very flexible learners
See: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2000/11/30/218566.htm?site=sc&topic=latest
- It was claimed that the chimps in different zoos used a different sound for "apple"; but after a few years, the Dutch group adopted the Scottish "accent".
- But it has been controversial
See: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/nov/03/chimpanzee-study-accents-scottish-dutch
It is well established that whales on the east and west coast of Australia sing different songs while migrating.
- A few years ago, there were a few whales from the west coast who ended up on the east coast - and influenced the whale song on the east coast
- But whales change their songs every year anyway - they are very flexible learners
See: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2000/11/30/218566.htm?site=sc&topic=latest
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