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Tool recognises dolphin accents

An expert at the University of St Andrews’ Scottish Oceans Institute has developed a groundbreaking tool that uses machine learning to identify dolphin species based on their calls.

Dolphin senses

St Andrews researchers have found that dolphins have a unique sense of taste that allows them to identify family and friends.

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Whales use sonic flashlights

A new study reveals that whales, dolphins and porpoises use narrow beams of high intensity sound to echolocate prey.

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Dolphins learn from each other

A new study, by Whale and Dolphin Conservation and the universities of St Andrews and Exeter, reveals dolphins learn tricks from each other.