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Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Do elephants have names for each other?
Elephants seem to use proper names to address their fellows. Scientists used machine learning to analyse 469 deep rumbles made by wild female African savannah elephants (
Loxodonta africana
) and their families in Kenya. They found patterns that indicate that calls are specific to individuals. The researchers also played recorded calls to elephants out in the field and watched how the animals responded.
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