Elephants May Use Unique Names to Communicate, Study Finds

New research reveals elephants might address each other with personalized calls, suggesting advanced social cognition.

Scientists used AI to analyze vocalizations from over 100 elephants in Kenya.
Elephants responded more strongly to calls addressed to them, indicating name recognition.
This discovery positions elephants among a select group of animals with complex communication.
Unlike dolphins and parrots, elephants' naming does not rely on mimicry.
Findings could lead to improved conservation strategies by understanding elephant communication.