New Study Found That Elephants Call Each Other by Unique Names
In an astonishing revelation, a recent study has found that elephants communicate with each other using unique names. This discovery positions elephants as the first non-human animals known to invent and use individual names that do not involve imitation. While dolphins and parrots have been observed mimicking the sounds of others from their species, elephants take this a step further, demonstrating a sophisticated form of social interaction previously thought to be exclusive to humans. The groundbreaking study, published on Monday, was conducted by a team of international researchers who used an artificial intelligence algorithm to analyze the calls of two wild herds of African savanna elephants in Kenya. The research, led by behavioral ecologist Michael Pardo from Colorado State University, revealed that elephants not only use specific vocalizations for each individual but also recognize and respond to these calls, even when heard out of context. The research team si...
