Whales boast the brain cells that 'make us human',


	Whales boast the brain cells that 'make us human',

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11-27-2006 1:09 PM

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11-27-2006 1:11 PM

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“They communicate through huge song repertoires, recognise their own
songs and make up new ones. They also form coalitions to plan hunting
strategies, teach these to younger individuals, and have evolved social
networks similar to those of apes and humans,” Hof says.

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