How advanced is whale talk?
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David Gruber and Shane Gero |
TED-Ed
• December 2023
Soon after whaling ships began operating in the North Pacific, an interesting trend emerged. Within just a few years, whalers saw a 58% drop in their successful strikes. Sperm whales had suddenly become harder to kill— they had begun fleeing the boats instead of forming their usual defensive circles. Were whales communicating new strategies to each other? David Gruber and Shane Gero investigate. [Directed by Anna Benner, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Raphael Tschernuth].