Organism
Humpback Whale
TL;DR
Whale songs traverse entire ocean basins, demonstrating the extreme distance capability of acoustic communication.
Humpback whales produce songs lasting 10-20 minutes with phrases repeated in strict patterns that change gradually over months - a cultural transmission of song variants across entire ocean basins. Whale songs traverse entire ocean basins, demonstrating the extreme distance capability of acoustic communication. Their songs serve as the biological analog for 'Whale Song' cultural broadcasts in the Four Frequencies Framework.
Notable Traits of Humpback Whale
- 10-20 minute songs
- cultural transmission across ocean basins
- gradually changing song patterns