Dolphins are Talking
Preliminary research has found that when two species of dolphins congregate in the same waters, they actually attempt to communicate in a common language. Bottlenose dolphins typically congregate and socialize with a distant dolphin relative the Guyana dolphin off the coast of Costa Rica.
During some preliminary research it has been noticed that the two dolphins change their normal communication sounds to something that is a mix between both species. This research is the first to hint at the possibility of different species of dolphins communicating with each other.
It’s not clear what exactly is taking place between the two species but it is the first evidence that suggests they are actually modifying their normal communication techniques while around other species of dolphins that are different from themselves. It’s already been stated that the smartest animal in the world aside from the human race is a dolphin.
The concept of different species of dolphins finding a common ground as a means for communication brings about the question; what is next for the ocean’s smartest animal? In 100 years will humans be communicating with dolphins too?
Howdy, Are you going to be writing a another write-up? My hubby and myself have spent some time exploring over your blog and interestingly you highlighted some thing we were talking about just the other month with our neighbour. We very often find ourselves arguing with the littlest of details, isn’t it absurd?
Actually Mason I strongly believe that communications between dolphins and whales could be within the next 100 years. Researchers in Spain are doing research to understand the language of the beluga whale. I myself have always wanted to break the ‘language barrier’ between humans and dolphins and this could stem from understanding the sounds they make and learning to interpret them. You mentioned that the 2 different species of dolphins were adjusting to understand each other. Something that comes to mind when I hear that is when two individuals meet, one speaks English one speaks Spanish….can they communicate perfectly, no. But through body landuage and hand gestures usually the point gets accross. So maybe the alteration of dolphin sounds is their version of body/hand gestures:) GREAT POST!!
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