First Evidence of Potential Language-Like Communication in Dolphins: Study

First Evidence of Potential Language-Like Communication in Dolphins: Study

Dolphins are known to be one of the most intelligent animals on Earth, living in highly social groups and displaying empathy, self-awareness, problem-solving skills and tool use. They communicate using a sophisticated array of clicks, body language and whistles, with “signature whistles” (SWs) serving as names for individuals. Recent research by scientists with the Woods […]

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‘Extinction crisis’ could see 500 bird species vanish within a century – report

‘Extinction crisis’ could see 500 bird species vanish within a century – report

More than 500 bird species could vanish within the next century, researchers have found, calling for urgent “special recovery programmes” such as captive breeding and habitat restoration to rescue unique species. Birds such as the puffin, European turtle dove and great bustard will be among those to disappear from our skies if trends continue, according […]

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