Dolphoins off Wales use their own DAI-alect

Dolphin and WhaleDolphins off Wales use their own DAI-alect, say scientists.

The 240 living in Cardigan Bay have developed different sounds from others around the British Isles.

Scientists analysed 1,882 noises from Irish Sea dolphins — and found those nearest Wales had a unique whistle.

The experts from University of Wales and the Shannon Dolphin Foundation in Ireland are now building a “dictionary” of meanings.

Project leader Dr Simon Berrow said: “We’re trying to associate whistle types with different behaviour — like foraging.”

Source: The Sun
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