SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 14, 2026Scientific American

Sperm whales may make their own vowel sounds, similar to human language

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Sperm whales produce clicks with vowel-like qualities similar to human speech using "phonic lips" in their noses. Scientists identified two distinct vowel types, suggesting whale communication is more complex than previously thought.

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