Elephants May Use Unique Names to Communicate, Study Finds
New research reveals elephants might address each other with personalized calls, suggesting advanced social cognition.
Overview
- 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.