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#Elephants call each other by name. Study uses AI algorithm to analyze calls in two herds of savanna 🐘 🐘 in Kenya.

The research “not only shows that elephants use specific vocalisations for each individual, but that they recognise and react to a call addressed to them while ignoring those addressed to others”, the lead study author, Michael Pardo, said.

'...when names were called out, it was often over a long distance, and when adults were addressing young elephants.
...Adults were also more likely to use names than calves, suggesting it could take years to learn this particular talent.'

#animalcommunication #vocalisation

https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jun/10/elephant-names-study-ai