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Researchers have discovered that dolphins might be able to learn a new language! Four captive bottlenose dolphins in Port-Saint-Pere, France have repeatedly heard recorded whale sounds during their various performances at the aquatic park. When researchers recorded the dolphins talking in their sleep, they found that the animals actually made whale-like noises as opposed to dolphin sounds. It was suggested that the dolphins might actually be practicing their performances during their sleep and might have the ability to learn a new language if studies can confirm that the sounds are in fact whale language.
To find out more and hear the dolphins sleep talking, visit Science Now.
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Maybe they have evolved to sound like a killer whale while asleep and the whale words they are saying are "i'm really an orca don't eat me"
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Posted by: The Peak Oil Poet | January 26, 2012 2:07 AM
There was a science fiction story where the aliens arrive. They are friendly and cordial to humans, but inform us that they are here to visit the dolphins.
Posted by: Jim Thomerson | February 4, 2012 1:08 PM