evcilik
@evcilik.bsky.social
Neuroscience master's student who likes art and design,
trying (and sometimes failing) to mix creativity and fun with my profession.
trying (and sometimes failing) to mix creativity and fun with my profession.
This is a rare example of a cultural revolution in the animal kingdom—rapid, complete replacement of a complex vocal tradition due to novelty. Unlike bird songs, where changes are gradual, whales embraced an entirely new song within 2 years
January 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This is a rare example of a cultural revolution in the animal kingdom—rapid, complete replacement of a complex vocal tradition due to novelty. Unlike bird songs, where changes are gradual, whales embraced an entirely new song within 2 years
By 1997, most whales were singing either the old or the new song—some even used intermediate songs blending both. By 1998, the switch was complete: all males were singing the new song. This new song wasn’t random. It was nearly identical to the song of whales from the west coast of Australia.
January 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
By 1997, most whales were singing either the old or the new song—some even used intermediate songs blending both. By 1998, the switch was complete: all males were singing the new song. This new song wasn’t random. It was nearly identical to the song of whales from the west coast of Australia.
Between 1995-1998, researchers recorded over 1,000 hours of humpback whale songs off southeast Queensland. In 1996, they noticed two singers out of 82 with a completely different song, unlike anything heard before.
January 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Between 1995-1998, researchers recorded over 1,000 hours of humpback whale songs off southeast Queensland. In 1996, they noticed two singers out of 82 with a completely different song, unlike anything heard before.