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“We now know that killer whales are one of the very few mammalian species that can learn new sounds and reproduce them. Dogs and cats, for example—there’s not a chance you could teach a dog to meow or a cat to bark. It’s a very rare ability to learn sounds and reproduce them. We can do it, as humans. Some primates can. Some of the whales can. The calls Moby Doll made in 1964—we still hear today from his kin group that still exists out there. If all roads lead to Rome, all oceans lead to Moby Doll.”

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Book:The Killer Whale Who Changed the World
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The Killer Whale Who Changed the World

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Mark Leiren-Young
Mark Leiren-Young

Mark Leiren-Young, born on September 4, 1962, is an accomplished journalist. His career spans a wide range of news fields, including political, social, and cultural reporting. Leiren-Young is known for his in-depth investigative journalism and insightful analysis of complex issues. more

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